Pulsatile left ventricular assist devices: what is the role in the modern era?
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2010
Abstract
With the widespread use of continuous-flow ventricular assist devices (VADs), the role of pulsatile VADs remain in question. In acute cardiogenic shock, pulsatile VADs maximize perfusion pressure, restore end organ perfusion, and maximally unload the pulmonary circulation and right heart. In addition, pulsatile left VADs allow for easy conversion to biventricular support using one platform, in the case of acute right ventricular failure. Pulsatile VADs still have a major role in the treatment of acute cardiogenic shock.
Volume
22
Issue
2
First Page
106
Last Page
108
ISSN
1532-9488
Published In/Presented At
Atluri, P., & Acker, M. A. (2010). Pulsatile left ventricular assist devices: what is the role in the modern era?. Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 22(2), 106–108. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semtcvs.2010.09.002
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
21092883
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article