Ventricular assist system keeps failing hearts beating

The video tutorial explains the function and components of a ventricular assist system. It describes how the pump uses an electric current to spin a rotor, accelerating blood flow. The pump can be implanted near the heart or in the abdomen and is used to deliver blood from the ventricles to the aorta or pulmonary artery. The system is monitored by a controller that displays its status.

What is the primary function of the electric current in the ventricular assist system?

• To power the external control system

• To spin a rotor that accelerates blood

• To monitor the system's functions

• To display the system status

Where can the pump of a ventricular assist system be implanted?

• In the liver

• In the brain

• In the lungs

• Next to the heart or in the abdomen

What is the main role of ventricular assist systems?

• To control breathing

• To regulate blood pressure

• To monitor heart rate

• To deliver blood from the left ventricle to the aorta

What additional function can ventricular assist systems perform?

• Administer medication

• Monitor the patient's temperature

• Control the patient's diet

• Deliver blood from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery

What is the purpose of the controller in the ventricular assist system?

• To spin the rotor

• To implant the pump

• To monitor system functions and display status

• To supply external energy