Acoustic Characterization of Axial Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Operation In Vitro and In Vivo.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Submitted by

Joseph Basha

Source

Source Name: ASSAIO Journal

Source URL: http://journals.lww.com/asaiojournal/Abstract/publishahead/Acoustic_Characteriza…

Author(s)

Yost, Gardner L; Royston, Thomas J; Bhat, Geetha; Tatooles, Antone J

The investigators report a novel technology to predict VAD thrombosis. This approach records and measures acustic signature characteristics. Using annalysis of spectral tracings the investigators suggest their exists an acoustic patern associated with thrombosis.