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Fixsen LS, Petterson NJ, Houthuizen P, Rutten MCM, van de Vosse FN, Lopata RGP. Ultrasound-based estimation of remaining cardiac function in LVAD-supported ex vivo hearts. Artif Organs 2020; 44:E326-E336. [PMID: 32242944 PMCID: PMC7496524 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) provide cardiac support to patients with advanced heart failure. Methods that can directly measure remaining LV function following device implantation do not currently exist. Previous studies have shown that a combination of loading (LV pressure) and deformation (strain) measurements enables quantitation of myocardial work. We investigated the use of ultrasound (US) strain imaging and pressure–strain loop analysis in LVAD‐supported hearts under different hemodynamic and pump unloading conditions, with the aim of determining LV function with and without LVAD support. Ex vivo porcine hearts (n = 4) were implanted with LVADs and attached to a mock circulatory loop. Measurements were performed at hemodynamically defined “heart conditions” as the hearts deteriorated from baseline. Hemodynamic (including LV pressure) and radio‐frequency US data were acquired during a pump‐ramp protocol at speeds from 0 (with no pump outflow) to 10 000 revolutions per minute (rpm). Regional circumferential (εcirc) and radial (εrad) strains were estimated over each heart cycle. Regional ventricular dyssynchrony was quantitated through time‐to‐peak strain. Mean change in LV pulse pressure and εcirc between 0 and 10 krpm were −21.8 mm Hg and −7.24% in the first condition; in the final condition −46.8 mm Hg and −19.2%, respectively. εrad was not indicative of changes in pump speed or heart condition. Pressure–strain loops showed a degradation in the LV function and an increased influence of LV unloading: loop area reduced by 90% between 0 krpm in the first heart condition and 10 krpm in the last condition. High pump speeds and degraded condition led to increased dyssynchrony between the septal and lateral LV walls. Functional measurement of the LV while undergoing LVAD support is possible by using US strain imaging and pressure–strain loops. This can provide important information about remaining pump function. Use of novel LV pressure estimation or measurement techniques would be required for any future use in LVAD patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Louis S Fixsen
- Cardiovascular Biomechanics group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Biomechanics group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Biomechanics group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Biomechanics group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Cardiovascular Biomechanics group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Escher A, Choi Y, Callaghan F, Thamsen B, Kertzscher U, Schweiger M, Hübler M, Granegger M. A Valveless Pulsatile Pump for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Hemo- and Fluid Dynamic Feasibility. Ann Biomed Eng 2020; 48:1821-1836. [PMID: 32232694 PMCID: PMC7280352 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-020-02492-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
Abstract
Treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) remains a major unmet medical need. An implantable valveless pulsatile pump with a single cannula—the CoPulse pump—may provide beneficial hemodynamic support for select HFpEF patients when connected to the failing ventricle. We aimed to demonstrate hemodynamic efficacy and hemocompatible design feasibility for this novel assist device. The hemodynamic effect of the pump was investigated with an in vitro circulatory mock loop and an ex vivo isolated porcine heart model. The hydraulic design was optimized using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and validated by 4D-flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The pump reduced left atrial pressure (> 27%) and increased cardiac output (> 14%) in vitro. Ex vivo experiments revealed elevated total stroke volume at increased end-systolic volume during pump support. Asymmetric cannula positioning indicated superior washout, decreased stagnation (8.06 mm2 vs. 31.42 mm2), and marginal blood trauma potential with moderate shear stresses (< 24 Pa) in silico. Good agreement in flow velocities was evident among CFD and 4D-flow MRI data (r > 0.76). The CoPulse pump proved hemodynamically effective. Hemocompatibility metrics were comparable to those of a previously reported, typical pulsatile pump with two cannulae. The encouraging in vitro, ex vivo, and hemocompatibility results substantiate further development of the CoPulse pump.
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- Andreas Escher
- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Biofluid Mechanics Laboratory, Institute for Imaging Science and Computational Modelling in Cardiovascular Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany.,Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Institute for Mechanical Systems, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Center for MR Research, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Biofluid Mechanics Laboratory, Institute for Imaging Science and Computational Modelling in Cardiovascular Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Biofluid Mechanics Laboratory, Institute for Imaging Science and Computational Modelling in Cardiovascular Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. .,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. .,Biofluid Mechanics Laboratory, Institute for Imaging Science and Computational Modelling in Cardiovascular Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany.
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Stoiber M, Aigner P, Grasl C, Röhrich M, Moscato F, Schima H. Dynamic measurement of centering forces on transvalvular cannulas. Artif Organs 2019; 44:E150-E160. [PMID: 31693191 PMCID: PMC7154544 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
In heart failure therapy, minimally invasive devices (transcatheter valves, catheter‐based cannulas or pumps) are increasingly used. The interaction with the valve is of special importance as valve damage, backflow, and thrombus formation are known complications. Therefore, the aim of this in vitro study was to characterize the forces acting on different sized transvalvular cannulas at various transvalvular pressures for four different valves. In a pulsatile setup radial and tangential forces on transvalvular cannulas were measured for bioprosthetic, artificial pericardial tissue, fresh, and fixated porcine valves. The cannula position was varied from a central position to the wall in 10° rotational steps for the whole circular range and the use of different cannula diameters (4, 6, and 8 mm) and transvalvular pressures (40‐100 mmHg). Centering forces of four different aortic valve types were identified and the three leaflets were visible in the force distribution. At the mid of the cusps and at the largest deflection the forces were highest (up to 0.8 N) and lowest in the commissures (up to 0.2 N). Whereas a minor influence of the cannula diameter was found, the transvalvular pressure linearly increased the forces but did not alter the force patterns. Centering forces that act on transvalvular cannulas were identified in an in vitro setup for several valves and valve types. Lowest centering forces were found in the commissures and highest forces were found directly at the cusps. At low pressures, low centering forces and an increased cannula movement can be expected.
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- Martin Stoiber
- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig-Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig-Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig-Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig-Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig-Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Aigner P, Schweiger M, Fraser K, Choi Y, Lemme F, Cesarovic N, Kertzscher U, Schima H, Hübler M, Granegger M. Ventricular Flow Field Visualization During Mechanical Circulatory Support in the Assisted Isolated Beating Heart. Ann Biomed Eng 2019; 48:794-804. [PMID: 31741229 PMCID: PMC6949310 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-019-02406-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
Investigations of ventricular flow patterns during mechanical circulatory support are limited to in vitro flow models or in silico simulations, which cannot fully replicate the complex anatomy and contraction of the heart. Therefore, the feasibility of using echocardiographic particle image velocimetry (Echo-PIV) was evaluated in an isolated working heart setup. Porcine hearts were connected to an isolated, working heart setup and a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was implanted. During different levels of LVAD support (unsupported, partial support, full support), microbubbles were injected and echocardiographic images were acquired. Iterative PIV algorithms were applied to calculate flow fields. The isolated heart setup allowed different hemodynamic situations. In the unsupported heart, diastolic intra-ventricular blood flow was redirected at the heart’s apex towards the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT). With increasing pump speed, large vortex formation was suppressed, and blood flow from the mitral valve directly entered the pump cannula. The maximum velocities in the LVOT were significantly reduced with increasing support. For the first time, cardiac blood flow patterns during LVAD support were visualized and quantified in an ex vivo model using Echo-PIV. The results reveal potential regions of stagnation in the LVOT and, in future the methods might be also used in clinical routine to evaluate intraventricular flow fields during LVAD support.
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- P Aigner
- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, AKH-4L, 1090, Vienna, Austria. .,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria.
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Biofluid Mechanics Laboratory, Institute for Imaging Science and Computational Modelling in Cardiovascular Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, AKH-4L, 1090, Vienna, Austria.,Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Cardiovascular Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Pediatric Heart Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Children's Research Center, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Biofluid Mechanics Laboratory, Institute for Imaging Science and Computational Modelling in Cardiovascular Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Abstract
In this Editor's Review, articles published in 2016 are organized by category and briefly summarized. We aim to provide a brief reflection of the currently available worldwide knowledge that is intended to advance and better human life while providing insight for continued application of technologies and methods of organ Replacement, Recovery, and Regeneration. As the official journal of The International Federation for Artificial Organs, The International Faculty for Artificial Organs, the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support, the International Society for Pediatric Mechanical Cardiopulmonary Support, and the Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation, Artificial Organs continues in the original mission of its founders "to foster communications in the field of artificial organs on an international level." Artificial Organs continues to publish developments and clinical applications of artificial organ technologies in this broad and expanding field of organ Replacement, Recovery, and Regeneration from all over the world. We were pleased to publish our second Virtual Issue in April 2016 on "Tissue Engineering in Bone" by Professor Tsuyoshi Takato. Our first was published in 2011 titled "Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping" by Dr. Ashraf Khir. Other peer-reviewed Special Issues this year included contributions from the 11th International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion edited by Dr. Akif Ündar and selections from the 23rd Congress of the International Society for Rotary Blood Pumps edited by Dr. Bojan Biocina. We take this time also to express our gratitude to our authors for offering their work to this journal. We offer our very special thanks to our reviewers who give so generously of time and expertise to review, critique, and especially provide meaningful suggestions to the author's work whether eventually accepted or rejected. Without these excellent and dedicated reviewers the quality expected from such a journal could not be possible. We also express our special thanks to our Publisher, John Wiley & Sons for their expert attention and support in the production and marketing of Artificial Organs. We look forward to reporting further advances in the coming years.
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