In silico and in vitro conductivity models of the left heart ventricle

Abstract

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) are used to treat patients with cardiogenic shock. As the heart is unable to supply the organs with sufficient oxygenated blood and nutrients, a VAD maintains the circulation to keep the patient alive. The observation of the patient's hemodynamics is crucial for an individual treatment; therefore, sensors to measure quantifiable hemodynmaic parameters are desirable.

Keywords

• vad
• electrical properties heart
• heart volumetry
• silicone conductivity
• fem heart