A Valveless Pulsatile Pump for the Treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Simulation Study.

Marcus GraneggerHitendu DaveWalter KnirschBente ThamsenMartin SchweigerMichael Hübler

Published in: Cardiovascular engineering and technology (2018)

In this simulation study, the valveless pulsatile device improves hemodynamics in HFpEF patients by increasing the total stroke volume. The hemodynamic benefits are achieved with a small device volume comparable to implantable rotary blood pumps.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
subarachnoid hemorrhage