Posts Tagged ‘MCS’
24th Annual MUSC Update on Perfusion Conference
We are pleased to share that this year’s 24th Annual Update on Perfusion Conference is back and on-person! After last year’s virtual conference, we look forward to continuing the tradition of in-person conference networking, collaboration, and camaraderie. This year’s conference will be held from Thursday, October 27th to Saturday, October 29th, 2022. Participants can expect…
Read MoreManagement and Outcomes of Cardiogenic Shock in Cardiac ICUs With Versus Without Shock Teams
In this multicenter observational study, centers with shock teams were more likely to obtain invasive hemodynamics, use advanced types of MCS, and have lower risk-adjusted mortality. A standardized multidisciplinary shock team approach may improve outcomes in CS.
Read MoreDevice-Induced Hemostatic Disorders in Mechanically Assisted Circulation
These alterations are associated with perioperative bleeding and thrombotic events, morbidity and mortality, and quality of life in MCS patients. Understanding the mechanism of shear-induce hemostatic disorders will help us develop low-shear-stress devices and select more effective treatments for better clinical outcomes.
Read MoreHaemolysis Induced by Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices: Unsolved Problems
There are few results reported about tests of haemolysis in blood pumps.
Read MoreMechanical Assist Devices for Acute Cardiogenic Shock
There is no evidence from this review of a benefit from MCS in improving survival for people with acute CS. Further use of the technology, risk stratification and optimising the use protocols have been highlighted as potential reasons for lack of benefit and are being addressed in the current ongoing clinical trials.
Read MorePlatelet Mapping by Thromboelastography and Whole Blood Aggregometry in Adult Patients Supported by Mechanical Circulatory Support Device on Aspirin Therapy
When used with proper guidelines for interpretation, specifically when MAActivator ≤ 40 mm, TPM is a suitable and reliable test to use for MCS patients on aspirin.
Read MorePhysiology of the Assisted Circulation in Cardiogenic Shock: A State-of-the-Art Perspective
Finally, we conclude with a perspective on smart design for future development of devices used for MCS.
Read MoreDevelopments in Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Support
Mechanical support devices have revolutionized the management of circulatory failure.
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