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Mechanical Cardiac Circulatory Support: an Overview of the Challenges for the Anesthetist.

Andrew NotarianniMayanka TickooAmit Bardia
Published in: Current anesthesiology reports (2021)
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps continue to be one of the most frequently used devices after acute myocardial infarction. ECMO is utilized for pulmonary or cardiopulmonary support as salvage therapy. LVADs are used in patients with end-stage heart failure as a destination therapy or bridge to transplant. Each of these devices present with their own set of management challenges. Anesthetic management of patients with MCS devices requires a thorough understanding of underlying operating and hemodynamic principles.
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