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Joint EAPCI/ACVC expert consensus document on percutaneous ventricular assist devices

Abstract 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..

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Axial flow ventricular assist devices in cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction

Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) remains the leading cause of death in patients hospitalised with acute myocardial infarction with mortality as high as 40%–50% prior to hospital discharge. The failure of..

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