The impact of left ventricular assist device outflow graft positioning on aortic hemodynamics: improving flow dynamics to mitigate aortic insufficiency

• Main Authors: Gu, Zhuohan, Ong, Chi Wei, Mi, Yongzhen, Seetharaman, Ashwin, Ling, Ryan Ruiyang, Ramanathan, Kollengode, Leo, Hwa Liang
• Other Authors: School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Computational fluid dynamics; Aortic insufficiency
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/174022
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Heart failure is a global health concern with significant implications for healthcare systems. Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) provide mechanical support for patients with severe heart failure. However, the placement of the LVAD outflow graft within the aorta has substantial implications for...