Computational Analysis of Pumping Efficacy of a Left Ventricular Assist Device according to Cannulation Site in Heart Failure with Valvular Regurgitation

Figure 1

Schematic diagram of the finite-element ventricular electromechanical model coupled with the circulatory, valvular regurgitation, and LVAD models (LAAO and LVAO). : RV pressure, : RV volume, : LV pressure, : LV volume, : pulmonary artery resistance, : pulmonary artery compliance, : pulmonary vein resistance, : pulmonary vein compliance, : mitral valve resistance, : left atrium compliance, : aortic valve resistance, : systemic artery resistance, : systemic artery compliance, : systemic vein resistance, : systemic vein compliance, : tricuspid valve resistance, : right atrium compliance, and : pulmonary valve resistance.