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A Rise in Devices: An Overview of the Current Ventricular Support Devices and Future Prospects
, Rithva Ramesh 2, Jinling Wu 1, Mayuko Uehara 1, Tadahisa Sugiura 1,*
1 Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10467, USA
2 Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
*Correspondence: tsugiura@montefiore.org (Tadahisa Sugiura)
Abstract
The field of mechanical circulatory support devices has experienced remarkable progress, addressing critical challenges in managing heart failure and related cardiovascular conditions. Both temporary and durable ventricular assist devices have transformed therapeutic strategies, improving survival rates and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with acute and chronic heart failure. However, challenges such as device longevity, biocompatibility, and patient-specific optimization remain significant barriers. Therefore, advances in bioengineering and device miniaturization present promising opportunities to optimize device performance and minimize complications. By emphasizing key innovations and outlining future pathways, this review aims to discuss current developments in mechanical support devices and explore future directions for innovation in the field.
Keywords
- ventricular assist device
- temporary mechanical circulatory support
- left ventricular assist device
- heart failure
- total artificial heart