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World J Cardiol. Jul 26, 2020; 12(7): 334-341
Published online Jul 26, 2020. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v12.i7.334
Published online Jul 26, 2020. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v12.i7.334
Table 1 Basic characteristics of different types of left ventricular assist devices
| Type of LVAD | Example | Pump design | Characteristics | Hemolysis |
| First-generation | HeartMate I | Pulsatile flow | Larger blood contacting surfaces, multiple moving parts | Increase |
| Second-generation | HeartMate II | Continuous – axial flow | Smaller size | Increase |
| Third-generation | HeartWare | Continuous – centrifugal flow | Noncontact bearing (magnetic levitation) | Increase |
- Citation: Papanastasiou CA, Kyriakoulis KG, Theochari CA, Kokkinidis DG, Karamitsos TD, Palaiodimos L. Comprehensive review of hemolysis in ventricular assist devices. World J Cardiol 2020; 12(7): 334-341
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v12/i7/334.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v12.i7.334