An extended computational model of the circulatory system has been developed to predict
blood flow in the presence of ventricular assist devices (VADs). A novel VAD, placed in the …

A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a pump surgically connected to the heart and aorta in
order to boost systemic blood flow in heart failure patients. The design of these devices has …

We report the first attempt to study with numerical methods ventricular assist device (VAD)
models and the effects of various inlet VAD cannulations, coupling physical explanations …

This chapter describes the development of a bio-mathematical model used to assess the
interaction between an assist device and the native cardiovascular system. First, an …

An accurate characterization of the hemodynamic behavior of ventricular assist devices
(VADs) is of paramount importance for proper modeling of the heart-pump interaction and …

Ventricular assist devices (VADs) basically are blood pumps that are used routinely in
clinical practice for the support of end-stage heart failure patients. They are mostly used until …

The innovative ventricular assist systems (IVAS) is the next generation ventricular assist
device for use as a permanent implantable device. Its practical application depends upon …

Millions of patients, from infants to adults, are diagnosed with congestive heart failure each
year all over the world. A limited number of donor hearts available for these patients results …

Ventricular assist devices (VADs) have been used successfully as a bridge to transplant in
heart failure patients by unloading ventricular volume and restoring the circulation. In a few …

A numeric model consisting of a lump-parameter cardiovascular system (CVS) model and a
model for the Cleveland Clinic Implantable Ventricular Assist System (IVAS), a nonpulsatile …