Simple Mock Circulatory System for Testing Direct Mechanical Ventricular Actuation

Abstract

<p>Direct mechanical ventricular actuation (DMVA) is a non-blood contacting circulatory support device that provides ventricular support using both direct cardiac compression (DCC) and diastolic assist. However, testing the DMVA system has been limited to in vivo experiments due to the complexity of constructing artificial ventricles.</p><p>This presentation occurred at the Wright State University Campus-Wide Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities on April 8, 2011</p>