BASAL MOUNTING CUSHION FRAME COMPONENT TO FACILITATE EXTRINSIC HEART WALL ACTUATION

摘要

An actuation system for assisting the operation of a natural heart that includes a dome structure (1) configured for being coupled with a ventricular portion of the heart. The dome structure (1) has at least one opening (8-11) formed therein. The dome structure (1), proximate the opening, is configured to interface with at least one of an atrial chamber and a great vessel (4-7) of the heart. A stabilizing element or an actuating element (29) may be anchored to the dome structure (1) for engaging a portion of the heart.