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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Percutaneous Assist Device for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
1Department of Heart Disease, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen 5021, Norway; K2 Department, Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Bergen, Jonas Lies vei, Bergen 5021, Norway.
Abstract:
Persistent cardiac arrest is often caused by coronary ischemia. Urgent revascularization during on-going resuscitation with the support of percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (PVAD) may be feasible and can have the potential to improve the prognosis. Transport during resuscitation is a challenge that may be overcome with the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices. In the catheterization laboratory, rapid deployment of PVAD may reduce ischemia, contribute to electrical stabilization of the heart, and facilitate definite treatment with percutaneous coronary intervention. After revascularization, PVAD therapy may promote myocardial recovery and improve vital organ perfusion in a critical phase.
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