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What is the purpose of the saline filled internal chambers in the CorInnova device?
What is the purpose of the saline filled internal chambers in the CorInnova device?
- 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
How is the CorInnova device activated for timed inflation and deflation?
How is the CorInnova device activated for timed inflation and deflation?
- 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
Which feature of the CorInnova device makes it suitable for peripheral arterial disease patients?
Which feature of the CorInnova device makes it suitable for peripheral arterial disease patients?
- 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
How is the CorInnova device loaded into the introducer tube for insertion?
How is the CorInnova device loaded into the introducer tube for insertion?
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What is the duration for which the CorInnova device is activated to elevate its effectiveness?
What is the duration for which the CorInnova device is activated to elevate its effectiveness?
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What is the role of the driveline in the CorInnova device?
What is the role of the driveline in the CorInnova device?
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How is the nitinol frame of the CorInnova device secured during insertion?
How is the nitinol frame of the CorInnova device secured during insertion?
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What advantage does the CorInnova device offer in terms of assistance provided to the heart?
What advantage does the CorInnova device offer in terms of assistance provided to the heart?
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