Performance of dynamic and isovolumetric trained skeletal muscle ventricles.

Background: Dynamic training and maintaining muscle tension are important factors during skeletal muscle ventricle (SMV) conditioning that may improve SMV performance. This study sought to determine the effects of dynamic muscle training and progressive SMV resting pressure expansion on SMV pumping capability.

Materials And Methods: SMVs were constructed in 14 goats using the left latissimus dorsi muscle.

Is skeletal muscle ventricle chronic stability dependent on wall stress? Design implications.

Chronic skeletal muscle ventricle (SMV) stability is essential for clinical implementation. SMVs in animal models have chronically expanded or collapsed when exposed to physiologic pressures. SMV wall stress is a more appropriate indicator than pressure or geometry to compare SMVs between studies.

Skeletal muscle ventricle pressure-volume properties conform to dynamic and static conditioning.

Background: Chronic changes in skeletal muscle ventricle (SMV) size and strength can directly affect performance and stability. These changes may depend on the conditioning protocol or implant system. Therefore the effects of conditioning protocols on SMV geometry and contractility must be identified for optimal SMV design and application.