Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of a Cavopulmonary Assist Device for Failing Fontan Circulation

This study characterizes the performance and challenges of a novel multi-lumen cannula coupled to an external blood pump proposed as a potential Fontan cavopulmonary assist strategy.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 20, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: W.C.Patrick Lin, Matthew G. Doyle, S.Lucy Roche, Osami Honjo, Thomas L. Forbes, Cristina H. Amon Source Type: research