Abstract Background Landmark randomized controlled trials like DanGer Shock, IABP-SHOCK II, and ECLS-SHOCK guide infarct-related cardiogenic shock (CS) management with temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS), but strict enrollment criteria may..
Read MoreAbstract A less invasive paracorporeal single port pulsatile ventricular assist device (sppVAD) was developed for cardiogenic shock. This compact sppVAD includes a valved single lumen cannula (VSLC), valveless single port..
Read MoreAbstract Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are standard therapy for advanced heart failure, but modern systems lack standardized methods for setting critical parameters such as rotational speed and flow rate...
Read MoreAbstract The 19th International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion took place on May 16 and 17, 2025, at the InRad Events Center of the..
Read MoreAbstract Shear-induced platelet activation and receptor shedding in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) paradoxically increase risks of thrombosis and bleeding. Although flow cytometry commonly assesses platelet activation and receptor expression, correlations..
Read MoreAbstract Background The association between sex and cardiovascular risk and different responses to heart failure therapies is well established. However, sex related outcomes of different types of short-term mechanical circulatory..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with in paediatric population is rare and subsequent anticoagulation management is challenging. Bivalirudin is a viable alternative to heparin for anticoagulating paediatric patients with..
Read MoreAbstract Mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSDs) have revolutionized the management of advanced heart failure and critical cardiopulmonary conditions. These devices, categorized into temporary and long-term systems, provide crucial circulatory and..
Read MoreAbstract Background/Objectives: Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is increasingly utilized for the management of acute decompensated heart failure (HF) and cardiogenic shock (CS). The primary goals of MCS are to restore systemic..
Read MoreAbstract Perioperative low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) remains a significant complication in adult cardiac surgery, contributing to substantial morbidity, prolonged intensive care, and increased mortality. Its incidence is expected to..
Read MoreAbstract Perioperative low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) remains a significant complication in adult cardiac surgery, contributing to substantial morbidity, prolonged intensive care, and increased mortality. Its incidence is expected to..
Read MoreAbstract Background Active mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is associated with high complication rates. Reducing device-related complications may improve outcomes in patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS). This study aims to..
Read MoreAbstract This review traces the evolution of centrifugal blood pumps in mechanical circulatory support (MCS) systems. Initially met with concerns over blood damage and thrombus formation, centrifugal pumps have become..
Read MoreAbstract Background The identification, triage, and management of cardiogenic shock (CS) are complex and resource intensive, particularly given the recent surge in the use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS)..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a state of critical end-organ hypoperfusion caused by primary cardiac failure, in which the heart cannot generate sufficient output despite adequate preload and is associated..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To discuss technical strategies and considerations to facilitate intraoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) management during lung transplantation. Methods We review our institutional approach to the management of intraoperative..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVES In cardiac surgery patients, acute kidney injury (AKI) frequently occurs in the setting of haemodynamic instability and treatment with temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS). Recent evidence suggests amino..
Read MoreAbstract While iterative developments have improved outcomes of patients with myocardial infarction, mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS) remains stubbornly high. Several promising treatments have ultimately..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a life-threatening syndrome characterized by systemic hypoperfusion that can quickly progress to multiorgan failure and death. Various devices and configurations..
Read MoreAbstract Background Clinical evidence regarding predictors of successful weaning from mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is lacking. This study aimed to create a simple risk score to predict successful weaning from..
Read MoreAbstract Background Among patients reliant on continuous-flow (CF) mechanical circulatory support devices, bleeding is primarily caused by an acquired von Willebrand factor (vWF) deficiency, precipitated by the high shear stress..
Read MoreAbstract Background There remains significant variability in the use of intraoperative mechanical circulatory support in lung transplantation. This report details our outcomes using elective cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in lung transplantation...
Read MoreOverview SCAI’s eBook on Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) provides an in-depth, structured approach to understanding cardiogenic shock and the use of MCS devices. Organized into five sections, the eBook covers..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock represents a critical condition in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation leading to insufficient tissue perfusion and end-organ failure. Temporary mechanical circulatory support offers..
Read MoreAbstract In recent years, there has been an increased utilization of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS), with many transitioning to recovery or advanced therapies..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock is a complex and diverse pathological condition characterized by reduced myocardial contractility. The goal of treatment of cardiogenic shock is to improve abnormal hemodynamics and maintain adequate..
Read MoreAbstract Up to 50% of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) experience hemodynamic instability and approximately 70% of patients who die of PE experience an accelerated cascade of symptoms within the..
Read MoreAbstract The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) in cardiogenic shock patients has increased during the last decades with most management strategies relying on observational studies and expert opinion,..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a highly complex clinical condition that requires a management strategy focused on early resolution of the underlying cause and the provision of circulatory support. In..
Read MoreAbstract THE 2023 International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) guidelines for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) supersede the 2013 guidelines published a decade ago, incorporating substantial developments in device technology and..
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