Standardized comparison of selected physiological controllers for rotary blood pumps: in vitro study
Various physiological controllers for left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have been
developed to prevent flow conditions that may lead to left ventricular (LV) suction and …
developed to prevent flow conditions that may lead to left ventricular (LV) suction and …
Iterative learning control of ventricular assist devices with variable cycle durations
M Ketelhut, S Stemmler, J Gesenhues, M Hein… - Control Engineering …, 2019 - Elsevier
In clinical practice ventricular assist devices are generally applied with a constant rotary
speed. The lack of adaptivity to changes in hemodynamic conditions might result in …
speed. The lack of adaptivity to changes in hemodynamic conditions might result in …
A physiological control system for an implantable heart pump that accommodates for interpatient and intrapatient variations
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) can provide mechanical support for a failing heart as
a bridge to transplant and destination therapy. Physiological control systems for LVADs …
a bridge to transplant and destination therapy. Physiological control systems for LVADs …
An in vitro model to study suction events by a ventricular assist device: validation with clinical data
Introduction: Ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are a valuable therapy for end-stage heart
failure patients. However, some adverse events still persist, such as suction that can trigger …
failure patients. However, some adverse events still persist, such as suction that can trigger …
An advanced mock circulation loop for in vitro cardiovascular device evaluation
Controlled and repeatable in vitro evaluation of cardiovascular devices using a mock
circulation loop (MCL) is essential prior to in vivo or clinical trials. MCLs often consist of only …
circulation loop (MCL) is essential prior to in vivo or clinical trials. MCLs often consist of only …
A sensorless control system for an implantable heart pump using a real-time deep convolutional neural network
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are mechanical pumps, which can be used to support
heart failure (HF) patients as bridge to transplant and destination therapy. To automatically …
heart failure (HF) patients as bridge to transplant and destination therapy. To automatically …
A novel multi-objective physiological control system for rotary left ventricular assist devices
Various control and monitoring algorithms have been proposed to improve the left-
ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy by reducing the still-occurring adverse events. We …
ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy by reducing the still-occurring adverse events. We …
Mock circulatory test rigs for the in vitro testing of artificial cardiovascular organs
Y Shi, H Yang - Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
In vitro study plays an important role in the experimental study of cardiovascular dynamics.
An essential hardware facility that mimics the blood flow changes and provides the required …
An essential hardware facility that mimics the blood flow changes and provides the required …
An Optimal H-Infinity Controller for Left Ventricular Assist Devices Based on a Starling-like Controller: A Simulation Study
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are emerging innovations that provide a feasible
alternative treatment for heart failure (HF) patients to enhance their quality of life. In this …
alternative treatment for heart failure (HF) patients to enhance their quality of life. In this …
A physiological controller for turbodynamic ventricular assist devices based on left ventricular systolic pressure
A Petrou, G Ochsner, R Amacher, P Pergantis… - Artificial …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The current article presents a novel physiological feedback controller for turbodynamic
ventricular assist devices (tVADs). This controller is based on the recording of the left …
ventricular assist devices (tVADs). This controller is based on the recording of the left …