Abstract:Purpose of Study: Availability of mechanical circulatory support of both sides of the heart for pediatric patients has been limited due to size constraints. By combining 2 scaled down ventricular assist devices (VADs), one centrifugal and one axial, into a single compact BiVAD unit, it is possible that a full heart replacement will be able to fit into pediatric patients. Methods Used: A scaled-up model of the final design has been constructed with some modifications to test the centrifugal pump and compatibili… Show more
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