Mechanical circulatory support

The definition of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) refers to a group of mechanical devices which can be added to the physiological circulation providing support or replacement of the heart and/or the lungs. This allows adequate blood flow and oxygenation in situations where pharmaceutical suppor...

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Published inSurgery (Oxford) Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 81 - 88
Main Authors Jungschleger, Jérôme, Mydin, Izanee, Schueler, Stephan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2024
Subjects
Cardiopulmonary bypass
ECMO
extracorporeal membrane oxygenator
IABP
left ventricular assist device
LVAD
Cardiopulmonary bypass
ECMO
left ventricular assist device
IABP
LVAD
extracorporeal membrane oxygenator
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Summary:The definition of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) refers to a group of mechanical devices which can be added to the physiological circulation providing support or replacement of the heart and/or the lungs. This allows adequate blood flow and oxygenation in situations where pharmaceutical support is insufficient. To establish MCS we have several devices at our disposal which can be used as a stand-alone therapy or supplement each other depending on the clinical need. The ongoing technological development and especially radical miniaturization changes the playing field continuously. This article will briefly discuss some of the currently most used devices.
ISSN:0263-9319
1878-1764
DOI:10.1016/j.mpsur.2023.12.014