Impact of a Novel Accessory for Left Ventricular Assist Devices on Hemolysis and Degradation of Von Willebrand Factor In Vitro

Purpose: We develop an accessory for left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) redirecting the blood from the pump through the LV and across the aortic valve. The effects of the accessory on hemolysis and thrombogenicity are unknown. We quantified the hemolytic effect and von Willebrand factor (vWF) degradation in vitro.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Source Type: research