PERCUTANEOUSLY-INSERTED VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

According to one embodiment, a ventricular assist device is provided including an inflow cannula and a pump. The inflow cannula is adapted for receiving blood from a ventricle, an atrium, or a pulmonary vein. The pump is communicating with the inflow cannula for pumping blood through the inflow cannula. At least a portion of the ventricular assist device is adapted for extending through an inter-atrial septum wherein blood can be advanced through the inter-atrial septum.