Abstract
A novel device, the Myocor Myosplint, was designed to produce a decrease in wall stress by changing LV shape to improve contractile function in dilated cardiomyopathy patients. To test the feasibility of the Myosplint implantation, dilated cardiomyopathy was induced in 38 healthy dogs implanted with pacemakers. Once placed, the Myosplints were used to draw the LV walls inward to a prescribed distance. In all cases, three Myosplints were successfully implanted without using cardiopulmonary bypass. There were no complications related to the device or procedure.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | ASAIO Journal |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Mar 1 2000 |
| Event | 46th Annual Conference and Exposition of ASAIO - New York, NY, USA Duration: Jun 28 2000 → Jul 1 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Bioengineering
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical Engineering
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Takagaki, M., Fukamachi, K., McCarthy, P. M., Ochiai, Y., Dessoffy, R., Vidlund, R., Paulson, T., Mortier, T., & Schweich, C. J. (2000). Novel device to change LV shape for heart failure treatment: device design and implantation procedure. ASAIO Journal, 46(2).