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Figure 1. The new miniaturized (50 cc) centrifugal HVAD® Pump (HeartWare International, Inc., MA, USA) with integrated inflow cannula allowing intrapericardial implantation. Reproduced with permission from HeartWare International, Inc.
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Figure 2. HVAD® Pump (HeartWare Inc., MA, USA) showing the impeller, the only moving part, which is suspended by hybrid magnetic and hydrodynamic bearing system to avoid mechanical contact and wear. Reproduced with permission from HeartWare International, Inc.
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Figure 3. 3D intrapericardial position of the HeartWare® System (HeartWare International, Inc., MA, USA) after implantation. (A) Frontal view; (B) fronto-lateral view. Reproduced with permission from HeartWare International, Inc.
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Figure 4. Outcomes in patients undergoing HVAD® Pump (HeartWare International, Inc., MA, USA) implantation from the time of implant to 24 months (solid line) compared with predicted survival rates based on the Seattle Heart Failure Model for optimal medical therapy (dashed line). SHFM: Seattle Heart Failure Model. Reproduced with permission from [9].
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Figure 5. Use of the HVAD® for isolated right and biventricular support. The HVAD® Pump (HeartWare International, Inc., MA, USA) as a biventricular (A-C) and isolated right-ventricular (D) assist device with various position of right-ventricular assist device inflow cannula in the right heart. (A) 3D biventricular assist device configuration with right-ventricular assist device inflow cannula at the anterior aspect of the right ventricle. (B) Inflow cannula at the anterior aspect of the right ventricle. (C) Inflow cannula at the diaphragmal aspect of the right ventricle. (D) Inflow cannula inserted into the right atrium. Reproduced with permission from HeartWare International, Inc.
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Figure 6. HVAD® Pump (HeartWare International, Inc., MA, USA) implantation through bilateral anterior thoracotomy. (A) Implantation of the sewing ring through the left thoracotomy incision. (B) Establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass. (C) Tunneling of the outflow graft toward the right thoracotomy incision. (D) Postoperative result. Reproduced with permission from [29].
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Figure 7. HVAD® Pump (HeartWare International, Inc., MA, USA) monitor with controller and batteries with capacity display. Reproduced with permission from HeartWare International, Inc.
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