A simplified state-space model of biventricular assist device-cardiovascular system interaction

Vivian C.A. Koh, Einly Lim, Boon Chiang Ng, Yong Kuen Ho, Nigel H. Lovell

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Abstract

A simplified state-space model of biventricular assist device (BiVAD)-cardiovascular system (CVS) interaction is presented. The state-space equations includes a six-compartments CVS model incorporating the ventricles, the pulmonary and systemic circulations as well as the non-linear behavior of the valve flow, together with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and a right ventricular assist device (RVAD) component. The left and right pump speeds serve as the input variables for the state-space model. The model is simulated with three operational modes, i.e. (i) RVAD speed < LVAD speed, (ii) same LVAD and RVAD speeds and (iii) inclusion of a 6 mm restriction at the right outflow cannula. The effect of RVAD speed variation on the steady state hemodynamics is also studied with and without an outflow banding restriction. Our simulated results are validated with experimental data obtained from clinical, in vivo and in vitro studies provided in the literatures. We observed that despite its simplicity, the model is able to reproduce the observed trends in the reported studies, thus making it feasible for the development of robust yet practical control algorithms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 38th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2016
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages4317-4320
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781457702204
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventInternational Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2016 - Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, United States of America
Duration: 16 Aug 201620 Aug 2016
Conference number: 38th
https://embc.embs.org/2016/
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/7580725/proceeding (Proceedings)

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS
Volume2016-October
ISSN (Print)1557-170X

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2016
Abbreviated titleEMBC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CityOrlando
Period16/08/1620/08/16
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