Devices and systems including implants (which may be removable) and methods of using them for reducing ventricular volume. The implants described herein are cardiac implants that may be inserted into a patient's heart, particularly the left ventricle. The implant may support the heart wall, or may be secured to the heart wall. The implants are typically ventricular partitioning device for partitioning the ventricle into productive and non-productive regions in order to reduce the ventricular volume.

A mechanism for adjusting occlusion of a roller pump is described, wherein the mechanism is provided with: an elongated rod member oriented on a central axis of a pump head of the roller pump; and a drive member attached to the elongated rod member so as to move along the elongated rod member between a first position and a second position, wherein the drive member is connected to each roller block of a pump rotor of the pump head so that movement of the drive member by constant increments along the elongated rod member causes non-uniform and/or non-linear incremental movement of each roller block in a direction radial to the central axis of the pump head.

A medical device for causing blood flow within a left atrial appendage (LAA) includes a flow energy capture element adapted to capture energy caused by movement within the heart. A transmission element is operably coupled to the flow energy capture element, the transmission element adapted to utilize the captured energy to cause blood flow within the LAA.

A medical device for causing blood flow within a left atrial appendage (LAA) includes a flow energy capture element adapted to capture energy caused by movement within the heart. A transmission element is operably coupled to the flow energy capture element, the transmission element adapted to utilize the captured energy to cause blood flow within the LAA.

A medical device delivery system including a delivery sheath that includes an internal lumen, and a plurality of delivery arms contained within the internal lumen of the delivery sheath and extending along a longitudinal axis of the internal lumen of the delivery sheath, wherein distal ends of the delivery arms include fasteners configured to engage with a basal structure of a medical device and a apical structure of the medical device, wherein the delivery arms are attached to delivery arm controls that are configured to advance the delivery arms and the medical device attached thereto out from a distal end of the delivery sheath, and removable release wires or release lines configured to engage with the fasteners to hold the basal structure and the apical structure in place at the fasteners. Also disclosed are methods of delivering a medical device to a subject including inserting a distal end of the medical device delivery system through an incision in the skin of subject, and deploying a medical device engaged with the delivery arms of the medical delivery system to within the body of the subject.

A medical device delivery system including a delivery sheath that includes an internal lumen, and a plurality of delivery arms contained within the internal lumen of the delivery sheath and extending along a longitudinal axis of the internal lumen of the delivery sheath, wherein distal ends of the delivery arms include fasteners configured to engage with a basal structure of a medical device and a apical structure of the medical device, wherein the delivery arms are attached to delivery arm controls that are configured to advance the delivery arms and the medical device attached thereto out from a distal end of the delivery sheath, and removable release wires or release lines configured to engage with the fasteners to hold the basal structure and the apical structure in place at the fasteners. Also disclosed are methods of delivering a medical device to a subject including inserting a distal end of the medical device delivery system through an incision in the skin of subject, and deploying a medical device engaged with the delivery arms of the medical delivery system to within the body of the subject.

A bilateral mechanical circulatory support system is described. The bilateral mechanical circulatory support system includes a first heart pump configured to be positioned across an aortic valve of a patient, the first heart pump including a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, a second heart pump configured to be positioned across a pulmonary valve of the patient, the second heart pump including a third pressure sensor and a fourth pressure sensor, and at least one controller. The at least one controller is configured to control operation of the first heart pump and the second heart pump, the at least one controller configured to receive pressure signals from the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, the third pressure sensor, and the fourth pressure sensor. The system further includes a display configured to display one or more waveforms or values based, at least in part, on the pressure signals.

A bilateral mechanical circulatory support system is described. The bilateral mechanical circulatory support system includes a first heart pump configured to be positioned across an aortic valve of a patient, the first heart pump including a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor, a second heart pump configured to be positioned across a pulmonary valve of the patient, the second heart pump including a third pressure sensor and a fourth pressure sensor, and at least one controller. The at least one controller is configured to control operation of the first heart pump and the second heart pump, the at least one controller configured to receive pressure signals from the first pressure sensor, the second pressure sensor, the third pressure sensor, and the fourth pressure sensor. The system further includes a display configured to display one or more waveforms or values based, at least in part, on the pressure signals.

A system for improving cardiac performance includes a delivery tube and an expandable implant sized for delivery within the delivery tube. The expandable implant is adjustable between an expanded form and a compressed form. In the expanded form, the expandable implant is sized and shaped to extend beyond the delivery tube for compressing a portion of a heart. The expandable implant may take the form of a balloon and may be inflated and deflated during use. A sensor is preferably provided for measuring cardiac rhythm, wherein the expandable implant moves in synchronization with the measured cardiac rhythm. The sensor is preferably coupled to the expandable implant. The delivery tube may be sized for advancement through a thoracic cavity.

A system for improving cardiac performance includes a delivery tube and an expandable implant sized for delivery within the delivery tube. The expandable implant is adjustable between an expanded form and a compressed form. In the expanded form, the expandable implant is sized and shaped to extend beyond the delivery tube for compressing a portion of a heart. The expandable implant may take the form of a balloon and may be inflated and deflated during use. A sensor is preferably provided for measuring cardiac rhythm, wherein the expandable implant moves in synchronization with the measured cardiac rhythm. The sensor is preferably coupled to the expandable implant. The delivery tube may be sized for advancement through a thoracic cavity.