Table 3. Characteristics of the five different left ventricular assist devices used in the included studies.
| Device | Pump type | Lowest rpm | Highest rpm | Peak pump flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM II (34) | Axial rotary pump | 6,000 | 15,000 | 10 L |
| HVAD (35) | Centrifugal rotary pump | 1,800 | 4,000 | 10 L |
| INCOR (36,37) | Axial rotary pump | 5,000 | 10,000 | 7 L |
| Jarvik 2000 (38) | Axial rotary pump | 8,000 | 12,000 | 8.5 L |
| VentrAssist (39) | Centrifugal rotary pump | 1,800 | 3,000 | NA |
HM II, HeartMate II; NA, not available; rpm, revolutions per minute.