Right ventricular assist devices (RVADs) have been extensively used to provide hemodynamic support for patients with end-stage right heart (RV) failure. However, conventional in-parallel RVADs can lead to an elevation of pulmonary artery (PA) pressure, consequently increasing the right ventricular (RV) afterload, which is unfavorable for the relaxation of cardiac muscles and reduction of valve complications. The aim of this study is to investigate the hemodynamic effects of the pulsatile frequency of the RVAD on pulmonary artery. Firstly, a mathematical model incorporating heart, systemic circulation, pulmonary circulation, and RVAD is developed to simulate the cardiovascular system. Subsequently, the frequency characteristics of the pulmonary circulation system are analyzed, and the calculated results demonstrate that the pulsatile frequency of the RVAD has a substantive impact on the pulmonary artery pressure. Finally, to verify the analysis results, the hemodynamic effects of the pulsatile frequency of the RVAD on pulmonary artery are compared under diffident support modes. It is found that the pulmonary artery pressure decreases by approximately 6% when the pulsatile frequency changes from 1 to 3 Hz. The increased pulsatile frequency of RA-PA support mode may facilitate the opening of the pulmonary valve, while the RV-PA support mode can more effectively reduce the load of RV. This work provides a useful method to decrease the pulmonary artery pressure during the RVAD supports and may be beneficial for improving myocardial function in patients with end-stage right heart failure, especially those with pulmonary hypertension.
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