The purpose of this study is to evaluate an electrically powered, totally implantable left ventricular assist system (LVAS) in patients with severe, chronic congestive heart failure. The device will be supplied by the Production Center (separate National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) contract) to two clinical centers for implantation and evaluation according to common approved protocols developed by the investigators in the program. The contractor will implant the device and carry out baseline and follow- up assessment of patient and device. Both acute and long term outcome of device implantation will be evaluated. Technical reliability of the LVAS will be carefully assessed as will its effect on the patient's clinical condition. Complications will be documented and quality of life assessed. Twenty LVASs will be implanted.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Division of Heart And Vascular Diseases (NHLBI)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01HV008109-000
Application #
3657922
Study Section
Project Start
1990-06-28
Project End
1995-09-29
Budget Start
1990-06-28
Budget End
1991-09-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pittsburgh
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
053785812
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15213