Control of ventricular unloading using an electrocardiogram-synchronized Thoratec paracorporeal ventricular assist device

Conclusions: The timing of pump ejection in synchronized mode yields control over left ventricular energetics and can be a method to achieve gradual reloading of a recoverable left ventricle. The traditionally suggested counterpulsation is not optimal in ventriculo-aortic cannulation when maximum unloading is desired.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Evolving Technology/Basic Science Source Type: research