Device Optimization Using Pulse Wave Analysis Techniques

Heart failure (HF) is a growing disease burden. Patients with severe HF, often become candidates to receive a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD). Perioperative support with an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is common. A Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) is a mechanical circulatory device that is implanted in people whose heart is too weak to pump blood at a sufficient rate to meet the metabolic demands of the body (HF, heart failure). It is also referred to as a heart pump, and partially or completely takes over the function of a failing heart. If a VAD is implanted to assist the right ventricle, it is referred to as the Right Ventricular Assist Device (RVAD); if it is implanted to assist the left ventricle, it is referred to as the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), if two devices are implanted to assist both ventricles, it is referred to as a Bi-Ventricular Assist Device...