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Ann Thorac Surg 1999;68:666-671
© 1999 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Description of Devices and Surgical Ttechniques

Centrifugal pumps: description of devices and surgical techniques

^a Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri, USA

Address reprint requests to Dr Curtis, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, MA312 HFC, University Hospital, One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212
e-mail: curtisj{at}health.missouri.edu

Presented at the Fourth International Conference on Circulatory Support Devices for Severe Cardiac Failure, Houston, TX, Oct 3–5, 1997.

Abstract

Background. Because of simplicity of application, universal access, and low cost, centrifugal pumps are commonly used for short-term mechanical cardiac assist. Indications and techniques for application of this technology continue to evolve.

Methods. The clinical experience with 151 patients undergoing centrifugal mechanical cardiac assist at the University of Missouri-Columbia has been reviewed. We have compared commonly available centrifugal pumping systems in vitro and in vivo for characteristics that might distinguish them.

Results. Centrifugal pumps have been found to be well suited for use in surgery on the thoracic aorta, for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and for postcardiotomy cardiac mechanical assist. Complications associated with centrifugal mechanical assist are predictable and common but potentially can be reduced by improved surgical techniques and anticoagulation strategies. In vitro and in vivo experimentation with available centrifugal pumps reveals nuances characteristic of each of the devices.

Conclusions. All centrifugal pumps presently available are less destructive to blood cellular elements compared with roller pumps. With familiarity, all can function satisfactorily for short-term mechanical assist with no compelling evidence that favors any particular centrifugal pump system clinically available. Centrifugal pumps are ideally suited for left heart bypass during surgery on a thoracic aorta and for short-term application as may be required for postcardiotomy mechanical assist. Centrifugal pump technology should be part of the armamentarium of all cardiothoracic surgeons.

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