Incidence and Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding with Continuous Flow Assist Devices
Continuous flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) have emerged as the standard of care for patients in advanced heart failure (HF) requiring long-term mechanical circulatory support. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding has been frequently reported within this population.
Outcomes in Children with Refractory Pneumonia Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
To review the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in severe paediatric pneumonia and evaluate factors that may affect efficacy of this treatment.
Efficacy of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acute Myocardial Infarction with Cardiogenic Shock
AIM: We analyzed the results of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) necessitating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and investigated […]
Gender Differences During Mechanical Circulatory Support
Long-term mechanical circulatory support (MCS) with ventricular assist devices (VADs) is now an acceptable option for patients with end-stage heart failure (HF).
Bivalirudin and Post-Cardiotomy ECMO: A Word of Caution
Bivalirudin has been proposed as the sole anticoagulant in patients under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or cardiopulmonary bypass.
Mechanical Circulatory Support for Cardiogenic Shock
In this review, we discuss the role of each of these circulatory support devices in the management of acute cardiac failure.
Cerebral and Lower Limb Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Adults on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Percutaneous femoral venoarterial (VA) or jugular venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can result in delivery of hypoxic blood to the brain, coronaries, and upper extremities
Long-term Mechanical Circulatory Support (Destination Therapy): On Track to Compete with Heart Transplantation?
Average 2-year survival after cardiac transplantation is approximately 80%.
Current Status of Mechanical Circulatory Support: a Systematic Review
This paper outlines the current status of mechanical circulatory support.
Blood Trauma Testing of CentriMag and RotaFlow Centrifugal Flow Devices: A Pilot Study
In this feasibility study, the blood trauma performance of the RotaFlow was similar or better than the CentriMag device under clinically equivalent, worst-case test conditions. The RotaFlow device may be a more cost-effective alternative to the CentriMag.
Device Thrombogenicity Emulation: A Novel Method for Optimizing Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Thromboresistance
To address the unmet need for enhancing the thromboresistance of these devices to extend their long term use, we developed a universal predictive methodology entitled Device Thrombogenicity Emulation (DTE) that facilitates optimizing the thrombogenic performance of any MCS device--ideally to a level that may obviate the need for mandatory anticoagulation.
Heart Rescue: The Role of Mechanical Circulatory Support in the Management of Severe Refractory Cardiogenic Shock
This article will review novel strategies in the management of cardiogenic shock including percutaneous MCS (intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella, TandemHeart, venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and surgically implanted devices (CentriMag) that are used for short-term management