Table 1.
Simulation of 10-mm ventricular septal defect (VSD) on Harvi software showing the quantified impact of mechanical circulatory support devices. CO: cardiac output; PA: pulmonary artery; IABP: intra-aortic balloon pump; ECMO: extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
| DEVICE TYPE | DEVICE FLOW (L/MIN) | CO (L/MIN) | VSD FLOW (L/MIN) | PA FLOW (L/MIN) | QP/QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | n/a | 2.69 | 5.4 | 8.07 | 3.01 |
| IABP 1:1 (40 cc) | n/a | 3.03 | 5.04 | 8.05 | 2.65 |
| ECMO | 3.37 | 0.51 | 7.41 | 7.89 | 15.49 |
| Tandem | 4.2 | 0.00 | 4.4 | 8.64 | 0 |
| Impella CP | 3.55 | 0.00 | 4.66 | 8.17 | 0 |
| Impella 5.0 | 4.6 | 0.00 | 3.43 | 8.00 | 0 |