Open AccessImpact of preoperative hemodynamic support on early outcome in patients assisted with paracorporeal Thoratec® ventricular assist device
Author(s) -
Matthias Kirsch,
Emmanuelle Vermès,
Costin Radu,
B Streich,
Kuniki Nakashima,
Armand MekontsoDessap,
D Loisance
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2008.03.057
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiogenic shock , hemodynamics , dobutamine , shock (circulatory) , cardiac index , mechanical ventilation , ventricular assist device , anesthesia , cardiology , surgery , myocardial infarction , heart failure , cardiac output
Mechanical circulatory support has become a well-established procedure for some patients with cardiogenic shock. However, patient selection and timing of implantation remains critical. This retrospective study was undertaken to identify preoperative predictors of survival in ICU of patients requiring mechanical circulatory support.
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