Computational analysis of the effect of mitral and aortic regurgitation on the function of ventricular assist devices using 3D cardiac electromechanical model |
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Authors: | Yoo Seok Kim Ana R Yuniarti Kwang-Soup Song Natalia A Trayanova Eun Bo Shim Ki Moo Lim |
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Institution: | 1.Department of IT Convergence Engineering,Kumoh National Institute of Technology,Gumi,Republic of South Korea;2.Department of Medical IT Convergence Engineering,Kumoh National Institute of Technology,Gumi,Republic of South Korea;3.Department of Biomedical Engineering,Johns Hopkins University,Baltimore,USA;4.Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering,Kangwon National University,Chuncheon,Republic of South Korea |
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Abstract: | Valvular insufficiency affects cardiac responses and the pumping efficacy of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) when patients undergo LVAD therapy. Knowledge of the effect of valvular regurgitation on the function of LVADs is important when treating heart failure patients. The goal of this study was to examine the effect of valvular regurgitation on the ventricular mechanics of a heart under LVAD treatment and the pumping efficacy of an LVAD using a computational model of the cardiovascular system. For this purpose, a 3D electromechanical model of failing ventricles in a human heart was coupled with a lumped-parameter model of valvular regurgitation and an LVAD-implanted vascular system. We used the computational model to predict cardiac responses with respect to the severity of valvular regurgitation in the presence of LVAD treatment. An LVAD could reduce left ventricle (LV) pressure (up to 34%) and end-diastolic ventricular volume (up to 80%) and maintain cardiac output at the estimated flow rate from the LVAD under the condition of mitral regurgitation (MR); however, the opposite would occur under the condition of aortic regurgitation (AR). Considering these physiological responses, we conclude that AR, and not MR, diminishes the pumping function of LVADs. |
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