Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Review of the Options, Indications, and Outcomes [PDF]
Cardiogenic shock remains a challenging disease entity and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) can be implemented in an acute setting to stabilize acutely ill patients with cardiomyopathy
Nisha A. Gilotra, Gerin R. Stevens
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Mechanical Circulatory Support for Right Ventricular Failure [PDF]
Right ventricular (RV) failure is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, with in-hospital mortality rates estimated as high as 70–75%. RV failure may occur following cardiac surgery in conjunction with left ventricular failure, or may be ...
Ersilia M DeFilippis +5 more
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The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery: third report [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: In the third report of the European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, outcomes of patients receiving mechanical circulatory support are reviewed in relation to ...
Stein, Julia +50 more
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Exploration of the Utility of Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography During Mechanical Ventilation and Mechanical Circulatory Support [PDF]
This narrative review aims to discuss the potential applicability of speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) in patients under mechanical ventilation (MV) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Both its benefits and limitations were considered through
Obonyo, Nchafatso +6 more
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The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS): third Paediatric (Paedi-EUROMACS) report [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: A third paediatric report has been generated from the European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS). The purpose of EUROMACS, which is operated by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, is to ...
Bogers, Ad J.JC. +37 more
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Current Landscape of Temporary Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support Technology [PDF]
Mechanical circulatory support devices provide hemodynamic support to patients who present with cardiogenic shock. These devices work using different mechanisms to provide univentricular or biventricular support.
Milan Kaushik +4 more
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Role of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute MI Management [PDF]
Cardiogenic shock complicating acute MI carries high mortality and morbidity in many cases. Mechanical circulatory support devices are often used in these cases, aimed at improving patient-centered outcomes, although there is a lack of large randomized ...
Rafey Feroze +2 more
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Mechanical Circulatory Support for Complex High-risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention [PDF]
Technological and procedural innovations presently permit the safe and effective performance of increasingly complex percutaneous coronary interventions, while new mechanical circulatory support devices offer circulatory and ventricular support to ...
Lindsey A Cilia +5 more
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Enhanced Donor Lung Viability During Prolonged Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Using ECMO Technology
The shortage of donor organs remains a significant obstacle to addressing the growing demand for lung transplantation. We have developed a mobile EVLP circuit utilizing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology.
Linar Faizov +8 more
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Evolution of extracorporeal and implantable cardiorespiratory mechanical assist devices has added a new dimension to the management of patients with acute refractory cardiac and/or respiratory failure or in those who have end-stage cardiorespiratory ...
Obonyo, Nchafatso +8 more
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