Word Count Quiz: Excluding References and Figures

To provide diastolic assistance by enhancing cardiac filling (correct)

To transmit air for chamber expansion/deflation

To allow deflation during systole and support during diastole

To facilitate device insertion through a small incision

Synchronized with ECG QRS for timed inflation (systole) and deflation (diastole) (correct)

Activated by the patient's heartbeat rhythm

Manually adjusted by the surgeon

Activated using a remote control

Adjustable inflation and deflation for optimization

No need for anti-coagulation (correct)

Nitinol frame self-expands around both ventricles

Outer polyurethane chambers cyclically fill with air

<p>Placed through apical pericardiotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transmits air for chamber expansion/deflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Secured by intact pericardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'No need' for anti-coagulation therapy during support</p> Signup and view all the answers