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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Cardiogenic Shock
Alejandro Lemor1, Lina Ya'qoub2, Mir B Basir3
1Henry Ford Health Care System, 2799 West Grand Blvd, K-2 Cath Lab, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
Abstract:
Mechanical circulatory support devices are increasingly used for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock. These devices provide different levels of univentricular and biventricular support, have different mechanisms of actions, and provide different physiologic effects. Institutions require expert teams to safely implant and manage these devices. This article reviews the mechanism of action, physiologic effects, and data as they relate to the utilization of these devices.
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