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Left Ventricular Assist Devices / Systems Mechanism - Visualization

The following animations demonstrate the connections of the VE-LVAS to the apex of the left ventricle and to the ascending aorta. You can also see the pumping action of the polyurethane membrane driven by a piston. Click on the images to see the animation.

  

    VE_LVAS_ANIM01 VE_LVAS_ANIM04 VE_LVAS_Anim05