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ArticleArtificial organs2025

Two Coupled Continuous-Flow Ventricular Assist Devices as a Novel BIVAD With One Driveline: Acute Animal Study Results.

Sara Knigge, Günes Dogan, Ezin Deniz, Jasmin Hanke, Ali Merzah, Dominik Berliner, Fanwu Kong, Torsten Heilmann, Bastian Schmack, Aron F Popov and 4 more

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Article in Artificial organs, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors.

Sara KniggeDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7571-3775
Günes DoganDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5984-9426
Ezin DenizDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Jasmin HankeDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1434-6905
Ali MerzahDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Dominik BerlinerDepartment of Cardiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5710-3540
Fanwu KongHXCORMED, Shenzhen, China.
Torsten HeilmannReCO2very Therapies GmbH, Bad Klosterlausnitz, Germany.
Bastian SchmackDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Aron F PopovDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Alexander WeymannDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Johann BauersachsDepartment of Cardiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Arjang RuhparwarDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Jan D SchmittoDepartment of Cardiac-, Thoracic-, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe study assesses the feasibility of the DuoCor BiVAS, a novel biventricular assist system integrating magnetic levitation technology.

methodsIn an acute large animal model involving five sheep, each received the DuoCor BiVAS without cardiopulmonary bypass. Hemodynamic and device parameters were monitored continuously for 1-h post-implantation.

resultsIntraoperative implantation was uneventful, demonstrating successful biventricular support with mean blood flows of 5.4 LPM (left) and 5.5 LPM (right). Analysis showed proportional flow rates and relationships between pump speed, flow, and power consumption. No adverse events like thrombus formation, bleeding, stroke, or device failure occurred.

conclusionThis research underscores the DuoCor BiVAS's potential for severe biventricular heart failure treatment, providing insights into its feasibility and functionality in acute animal models. The findings suggest promising clinical applications, particularly with the system's single driveline design potentially enhancing patient mobilization and quality of life. Further investigations are needed to advance this technology for broader clinical use.

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Heart-Assist DevicesHeart FailureAnimalsFeasibility StudiesHemodynamicsProsthesis DesignSheepacute animal modelbiventricular supportDuoCor BiVAS

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PMID39704302
PMCPMC11848955

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