Open AccessTemporary mechanical circulatory support: insights and evolving strategies
Author(s) -
Anvay Mulay,
Talha Meeran,
Ashish Gaur,
Sandeep Sinha,
Pravin M Kulkarni,
Neeraj Kamat,
Satish Javali,
Amish Jasapara,
Vijay Shetty
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.114
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 0973-7723
pISSN - 0970-9134
DOI - 10.1007/s12055-020-01083-z
Subject(s) - medicine , extracorporeal membrane oxygenation , vascular surgery , cardiac surgery , transplantation , single center , retrospective cohort study , heart transplantation , cardiothoracic surgery , observational study , incidence (geometry) , lung transplantation , surgery , emergency medicine , physics , optics
The goal of this study is to evaluate the utilization and outcomes of temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) among patients listed for cardiac transplantation (CT). There is a constant threat of sudden clinical deterioration in these patients that could necessitate emergent MCS. All advanced heart failure and transplant centers in India are plagued by issues of late referrals, low organ donation rates, and financial constraints. Here, we share our experience and explain our evolving strategies tailored to improve outcomes.