Abstract
Objective: to analyze the inflow cannula of an implantable axial-flow blood pump for a long-term left ventricular assist system in order to minimize thromboembolic complications. Materials and methods. Hemodynamics was considered for 4 different designs of the inflow cannula, from 0 mm to 25 mm long. Areas at the base of the cannula received the most attention. Analysis was performed using the OpenFOAM software. Results. It was revealed that sizes of stagnation and recirculation zones directly depended on the length of the cannula when placed in the left ventricle. Accordingly, longer cannula increases the risk of thrombosis. Conclusion. The design of an inflow cannula determines the likelihood of thrombosis in the cannula. Longer inflow cannula increases stagnation and recirculation zones. This provides a basis for a search for other possible modifications.
Highlights
Objective: to analyze the inflow cannula of an implantable axial-flow blood pump for a long-term left ventricular assist system in order to minimize thromboembolic complications
Hemodynamics was considered for 4 different designs of the inflow cannula, from 0 mm to 25 mm long
It was revealed that sizes of stagnation and recirculation zones directly depended on the length of the cannula when placed in the left ventricle
Summary
Objective: to analyze the inflow cannula of an implantable axial-flow blood pump for a long-term left ventricular assist system in order to minimize thromboembolic complications. Цель: Провести анализ входной канюли имплантируемого осевого насоса системы длительного обхода левого желудочка сердца с целью минимизации осложнений, связанных с тромбообразованием. Рассматривалась гемодинамика для 4 различных вариантов конструкции входной канюли, длиной от 0 до 25 мм. В работе показано, что зоны стагнации и рециркуляции прямо зависят от длины канюли при размещении в левом желудочке, и соответственно, повышается вероятность тромбообразования.
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