Publications by authors named "Ingrid Vantichelen"
Background: Full unloading of the left ventricle (LV) in chronic heart failure (CHF) induces reversal of LV dilation and geometric distortion. In this study we describe the partial unloading effects in ischemic CHF.
Methods: Six weeks after myocardial infarction, sheep were randomized to partial support ("pump," n = 5), as provided by the CircuLite Synergy micro-pump, or to no therapy ("sham," n = 6) for an additional 6 weeks.
Background: To evaluate mechanical and hematological compatibility of a pediatric, temporary left heart support system in a lamb model as a less traumatic alternative to the widely used ECMO.
Methods: A small, pulsatile rotary blood pump (target flow 0.5l/m at 80 mm Hg pressure head at 120 pulses per min) was inserted in six lambs (15.