Why the study?
Does biventricular support with the Jarvik 2000 pump improve hemodynamics in a fibrillated calf heart model?
Population
Two Corriente crossbred calves (approximately 100 kg each)
Comparison
Jarvik 2000 pumps implanted in the left… vs Pumps off (baseline)
Design
Preclinical
Authors
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May support further preclinical testing of Jarvik 2000 biventricular support; leaves open translation to human post-LVAD RV failure.
Does biventricular support with the Jarvik 2000 pump improve hemodynamics in a fibrillated calf heart model?
The Jarvik 2000 pump is a feasible option for right ventricular support after LVAD implantation, capable of providing biventricular support in a preclinical model.
Radovančević et al. (2003) studied this question.
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