Evaluation of the HeartWare ventricular assist device Lavare cycle in a particle image velocimetry model and in clinical practice [TX & MCS]

CONCLUSIONS
The Lavare cycle effectively generates ventricular washout and the adverse event profiles of ReVOLVE patients with the Lavare cycle on were better than those with the Lavare cycle off. Larger studies are warranted to verify the positive effect of the Lavare cycle and to optimize speed modulation settings, so additional clinically relevant improvements can be realized.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - November 3, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Zimpfer, D., Strueber, M., Aigner, P., Schmitto, J. D., Fiane, A. E., Larbalestier, R., Tsui, S., Jansz, P., Simon, A., Schueler, S., Moscato, F., Schima, H. Tags: Peripheral vascular TX & amp; MCS Source Type: research