Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
Clin Med Insights Cardiol
Abstract
Cardiogenic shock remains a challenging disease entity and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) can be implemented in an acute setting to stabilize acutely ill patients with cardiomyopathy in a variety of clinical situations. Currently, several options exist for temporary MCS. We review the indications, contraindications, clinical applications, and evidences for a variety of temporary circulatory support options, including the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), CentriMag blood pump, and percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs), specifically the TandemHeart and Impella.
Volume Number
8
Issue Number
Suppl 1
Pages
75-85
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/02/13
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Cardiology
PMID
DOI
10.4137/cmc.s15718