posted on 2017-01-12, 00:00authored byGL Yost, TJ Royston, G Bhat, AJ Tatooles
A novel method of isolating and quantifying the acoustic signature produced by left ventricular assist devices was developed. Spectral analysis revealed harmonic peaks whose frequency matched expected values based on device impeller speed. Analysis of spectral tracings and area under the curve of spectral slices suggested an acoustic pattern associated with thrombosis.
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This is a non-final version of an article published in final form in Yost, G. L., Royston, T. J., Bhat, G. and Tatooles, A. J. Acoustic characterization of axial flow left ventricular assist device operation in Vitro and in Vivo. ASAIO Journal. 2016. 62(1): 46-55. DOI: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000307.