Left Ventricular Assist Device:Pre-Clinical Evaluation of Temporary Assist Pumping.

摘要

The report covers the evaluation of Left Ventricular Assist Devices during preclinical trials. Forty-eight in vivo experiments were carried out with either an external Model X LVAD or an internal Model VII abdominal LVAD. Patient selection forms,consent forms,operative procedures,as well as logistics plans were formulated. Design documentation,control console fabrication,in vitro characterization,reliability testing,quality control procedures and operational procedures to support the evaluation of LVAD's was undertaken.