The aim of this study is to evaluate a percutaneous left ventricular assist device (Tandem Heart pVAD; Cardiac Assist, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) in the postcardiotomy setting.
Safety features of Sorin S5 and Sorin CP5 will cover blood level monitoring, bubble detection and pressure safety features, as well as ramp up and ramp down features of the Sorin CP5 (12:00 minutes).
This article will review current ECPB techniques and explore its growing role in the treatment of severely hemodynamically compromised poisoned patients.
