Mechanical Circulatory Assistance

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Outcomes of Patients With Mitral Annular Disjunction Undergoing Mitral Valve Repair

April 17, 2025 | EACTS StaffSilver Contributor

This retrospective study compared outcomes in patients undergoing mitral valve repair for valve prolapse, with and without mitral annular disjunction (MAD). After propensity score matching, 100 patients (50 with MAD and 50 without) were analyzed....

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Robotic-Assisted Biventricular Durable Assist Device Implantation: The First In Human Experience

August 6, 2026 | Feras Khaliel…

An 8 cm left sub-areolar thoracotomy was performed as the working port. The pericardium was opened vertically over the left ventricular apex and suspended with retraction sutures. Using 3-0 polypropylene...

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A Comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation in Europe and the United States: A Multi-Centre, Retrospective Study

May 28, 2026 | Mujtaba MubashirGold Contributor

This retrospective observational study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and demographics of donation after circulatory death (DCD) heart transplantation (HT) between European and United States (US) centers. Analyzing 504 patients...

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Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Left Ventricular Assist Device Candidates With Right Ventricular Dysfunction: Acuity Without Long-Term Futility

May 13, 2026 | Mujtaba MubashirGold Contributor

This multicenter cohort study evaluated the impact of preoperative temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) on outcomes in patients with defined right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) undergoing HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist...

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The Changing Landscape of Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in the New Heart Allocation System—A United States Nationwide Analysis

March 5, 2026 | Mujtaba MubashirGold Contributor

This retrospective analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) database, covering the years 2019 to 2024 with a sample size of 5,325 patients, characterized the evolving landscape of...

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Datascope Corp/MAQUET Issues Worldwide Voluntary Recall of IABPs for Potential Electrical Test Failure

June 24, 2017 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

Please make sure that you are aware of this recall for testing of System CS100, CS100i and CS300 Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps for electrical testing. Overall Action for UserPatients receiving IABP...

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Pneumonectomy

March 5, 2017 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

The authors report the use of ECMO in 8 pts who suffered ARDS after pneumonectomy. Predicted mortality was 80% prior to ECMO institution. ECMO was weaned in 7 pts and...

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Changes in End-Organ Function in Patients With Prolonged Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Support

March 5, 2017 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

Changes in end organ function were assessed in 59 pts having a continuous flow LVAD in place for more than 3 years. Renal and hepatic function improved initially, but renal...

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Does Small Size Matter With Continuous Flow Devices? : Analysis of the INTERMACS Database of Adults With BSA ≤1.5 m2

February 15, 2017 | Arie BlitzBronze ContributorSilver Commentor

The authors reviewed the retrospective INTERMACS database to assess whether outcomes after continuous-flow (CF) LVAD implantation varied with patient BSA. A total of over 10,000 CF LVAD patients were included....

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Postoperative Mechanical Circulatory Support

February 8, 2017 | Stephen Westaby

Professor Stephen Westaby of John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK, gives an overview of the use of temporary mechanical support for postcardiotomy failure. This presentation was originally given during the SCTS...

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Heart–Brain Axis: Effects of Neurologic Injury on Cardiovascular Function

February 5, 2017 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

A review of particular interest for procurement (retrieval) of hearts after brain injury, especially subarachnoid bleeding, the commonest cause of death in DBD in our practice. The authors discuss, amongst...

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Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiac Critical Care: A State of the Art Review and Algorithm for Device Selection

January 31, 2017 | Rakesh Arora

The authors of this review article offer an approach to the utilization of a contempory mechanical circulatory support devices. They further provide insights of the key role that well-functioning interdisciplinary...

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Temporary Mechanical Support for Critical Cardiogenic Shock

January 27, 2017 | Rajamiyer Venkateswaran

Rajamiyer Venkateswaran of Mythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK, discusses temporary mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to transplantation in cases of cardiogenic shock. Dr. Venkateswaran covers the pathophysiology and strategies for...

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