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The application of mechanical circulatory support in special conditions
Anna Mara Scandroglio1, Luca Baldetti2, Mehmet Oezkur3
1Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, Milan 20132, Italy.
Abstract:
Special conditions, though not typically associated with cardiovascular distress, may be considered for treatment with temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) devices. Such non-classical examples of cardiovascular compromise include trauma, sepsis, and peri-partum cardiomyopathy, among others, and may require urgent treatment with a tMCS device for haemodynamic stabilization and tentatively saving the patient's life. In this section, examples of the use of tMCS in several special circumstances are presented to garner awareness for such conditions, which have previously been overlooked or even considered contraindications, and highlight the benefit of tMCS devices during treatment of these patients and the need for more research into these circumstances.
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