Biventricular Finite Element Modeling of the Acorn CorCap Cardiac Support Device on a Failing Heart [ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC]

Conclusions
The Acorn CSD significantly reduces ED myofiber stress. However, CSD wrapped only around the LV was the only case with minimal negative effect on pump function. Findings suggest that LV-only CSD and Acorn fabric orientation should be optimized to allow maximal myofiber stress reduction with minimal reduction in pump function.

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 29, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Wenk, J. F., Ge, L., Zhang, Z., Mojsejenko, D., Potter, D. D., Tseng, E. E., Guccione, J. M., Ratcliffe, M. B. Tags: Cardiac - other ORIGINAL ARTICLES: ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research