Abstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Type 1 cardiorenal syndrome is associated with significant excess morbidity and mortality in patients with severe acute decompensated heart failure. Previous trials of vasoactive drugs and ultrafiltration have not..
Read MoreAbstract Heart failure (HF) is a frequent and severe condition. It is estimated that one in four patients will die within a year following hospitalization for acute decompensation, with significant..
Read MoreAbstract We sought to develop and validate a new risk stratification score for mortality for children supported with a ventricular assist device (VAD). This retrospective, multicenter study used data from..
Read MoreAbstract The use of mechanical circulatory support using percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVAD) has increased rapidly during the last decade without substantial new evidence for their effect on outcome. In..
Read MoreAbstract An increasing number of devices can provide mechanical circulatory support (MCS) to patients with acute hemodynamic compromise and chronic end-stage heart failure. These devices work by different pumping mechanisms,..
Read MoreAbstract There has been a significant increase in the use of short-term percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) as acute circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and to provide haemodynamic support during..
Read MoreAbstract DESPITE MEDICAL ADVANCEMENTS, mortality in cardiogenic shock (CS) remains unacceptably high.The decreased cardiac output resulting in impaired oxygen delivery characteristic of CS triggers a dismal cascade culminating in tissue..
Read MoreAbstract Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) plays a significant role as a therapeutic option for severe heart failure, and its outcomes have been improving due to advancements in devices and management..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose of review To examine the evolving landscape of cardiac surgery, focusing on the increasing complexity of patients and the role of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in managing perioperative..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Mortality rates in cardiogenic shock remain high, especially in patients with SCAI shock stages C to E [1].When hemodynamic status does not improve or worsens despite optimal fluid,..
Read MoreAbstract The utilization of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) has increased significantly over the last 40 years for stabilization of salvageable patients; however, there has not been much improvement in..
Read MoreAbstract BACKGROUND The effects of temporary mechanical circulatory support with a microaxial flow pump on mortality among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock remains unclear...
Read MoreAbstract Background Bleeding and thrombotic complications compromise outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous mechanical circulatory support (pMCS) with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) and/or microaxial flow pumps like the Impella™...
Read MoreAbstract Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) as a bridge to lung transplant is an infrequent but accepted pathway in patients who have refractory end-stage pulmonary failure. The American Association of Thoracic..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose For pediatric patients, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains the predominant mechanical circulatory support (MCS) modality for heart failure (HF) although survival to discharge rates remain between 50 and..
Read MoreAbstract We present a case of a 37-year-old woman diagnosed with Parkes-Weber syndrome characterized by high-flow arterio-venous malformations of the pelvic region with an estimated cardiac output of 7.2–8.5 l/min. Due..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To identify risk factors and develop a pretest scoring system to differentiate patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in the mechanical (MCS) population. The authors present a modified “4TMCS” scoring..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose: Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. In refractory shock, it is unclear if mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices improve survival. We conducted a network meta-analysis to determine..
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 Background: Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. In refractory shock, it is unclear if mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices improve survival. We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis..
Read MoreAbstract Summary The importance of temporary mechanical circulatory support for treating acute heart failure with cardiogenic shock is increasingly recognized, and Impella (Abiomed, Danvers, MA, USA) has received particular attention..
Read MoreAbstract The recent study by Scolari et al. [] entitled ‘Association between serum lactate levels and mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock receiving mechanical circulatory support: a multicenter retrospective cohort..
Read MoreAbstract Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is an emerging therapy for acute heart failure (AHF) or cardiogenic shock (CS) patients unresponsive to medicinal treatment. In China, common treatments using short-term MCS..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction High-risk procedures in interventional cardiology include a wide spectrum of clinical and anatomical scenarios related to a higher periprocedural morbidity and mortality. The prophylactic use of short-term mechanical..
Read MoreAbstract LAVA-ECMO has recently gained attention in the medical community, specifically, as support for cardiogenic-shock patients. In particular, interest has picked up since it was highlighted at the 2023 Houston..
Read MoreAbstract The use of mechanical circulatory support using percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVAD) has increased rapidly during the last decade without substantial new evidence for their effect on outcome. In..
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