Temporary mechanical circulatory support prevents the occurrence of a low-output state in high-risk coronary artery bypass grafting: A case series.
Nathan J SmithAdhitya RamamurthiLyle D JoyceLucian A DurhamTakushi KohmotoDavid L JoycePublished in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2021)
Perioperative tMCS may be a viable strategy for preventing postoperative LOS in high-risk CABG patients with a low complication rate and acceptable morbidity. The application of microaxial tMCS devices in CABG is an area that warrants further investigation to delineate its impact on perioperative outcomes and potentially expand the indications for such devices.