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Small Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support Pumps for Small People
Author(s) -
Kapur Navin K.,
Esposito Michele
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.26797
Subject(s) - medicine , impella , circulatory system , carotid arteries , intensive care medicine , surgery , ventricular assist device , cardiology , heart failure
Key Points Webb and Dimas identify that use of vascular chimney grafts is better than direct cannulation for delivering the Impella 2.5 axial flow pump via the carotid artery in a swine model. Given the growing demand for acute mechanical circulatory support (AMCS) pumps among pediatric patients, this report highlights vascular access techniques and equipment as a major unmet need for the pediatric population. New vascular sheaths, grafts, and techniques are required for greater adoption of AMCS devices in pediatric patients.