The purpose of this proposal is to develop a portable automatic control system for the intra-aortic balloon pump. The system will be designed to provide maximum improvement in the energetics of the failing cardiovascular system. The concept is to furnish, during assistance, an optimal balance between the increase in oxygen availability to the myocardium and the decrease in its oxygen consumption. The system will be designed to function with minimal operator intervention, and to continuously adjust to changes in the patient's heart rate and status of the cardiovascular system.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
1R43HL048438-01
Application #
2224496
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SSS (B))
Project Start
1992-09-01
Project End
1993-10-31
Budget Start
1992-09-01
Budget End
1993-10-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Cardiac Assist Technology
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Hialeah
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
33016