212 Driving Control of an Artificial Myocardium Driven by a Linear Actuator

Abstract

Heart transplantation is reliable way to patients with severe cardiac failure. The limited number of available donor hearts promotes the establishment of alternative treatments for these patients. An artificial hearts has been used for such patient and has shown reliable results as a bridge to heart transplantation. However, direct contact between the material and the blood causes embolism from thrombus. Blood pressure is maintained by pushing the heart. The place which must be helped in the patient of severe congestive heart failure is contraction of the heart. The purpose of study is to develop an artificial myocardium that compress the dysfunctional heart from its surface.