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VAD flow rates and pressures at each pump speed. LVP: left ventricular pressure, MAP: mean aortic pressure.
| VAD flow rate (L/min) | Pre-VAD pressure (LVP), mmHg | Post-VAD pressure (MAP), mmHg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2400 RPM | 3.7 | 17.3 | 61.5 |
| 2800 RPM | 4.4 | 14.7 | 74.2 |
| 3200 RPM | 5.2 | 11.8 | 88.0 |
| 3600 RPM | 6.9 | 6.4 | 115.2 |
