Performance and safety testing of the BioQ cardiac assist system in a chronic ovine heart failure animal model [ 2009 - 2009 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Craig Mclachlan (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Arie Blitz ,  Dr Peter Walsh ,  Dr Ronald Gillies

Brief description This proposal will test a novel cardiac assist system in safety and performance studies using a chronic sheep heart failure model. This device has been tested in cardiovascular simulators and in an acute animal model showing attractive proof-of-concept data. Specifically, the device increased left coronary artery blood flow and reduced aortic pulse and mean pressures using our novel self-powered fully implantable stand alone device, a potential therapy treatment for heart failure.

Funding Amount $AUD 142,800.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Development Grants

Notes Development Grant