Utilization and outcomes of postcardiotomy mechanical circulatory support.

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2021)

Postcardiotomy MCS is associated with high operative mortality. Even patients that survive to discharge have compromised longitudinal survival, with nearly only half surviving to 1 year. Close follow-up and early referral to advanced heart failure specialists may be prudent in improving these outcomes.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
heart failure
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
primary care
prognostic factors
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
atrial fibrillation
left ventricular
patient reported outcomes