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Table 2 Comparison of the simulated results with a set of norms from the literature [15]

From: Computational analysis of the effect of the type of LVAD flow on coronary perfusion and ventricular afterload

Variables

Normal range (Heldt et al. [15])

Present simulation

LV pressure (mmHg)

 Systole

90–140

117

 Diastole

4–12

8

Arterial pressure (mmHg)

 Systole

90–140

117

 Diastole

60–90

84

Cardiac output (ml/min)

4,700–7,100

5,478

Stroke volume (ml)

51–110

76