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Episode 009 – Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Devices
Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated with each passing year. In this episode, I’ll briefly cover some of the basics for intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs), Impella, CentriMag, ProtekDuo, TANDEMHEART, and ECMO. As always, drop me a comment with your questions and thoughts!
Here are some of my other posts to check out:
- What Is VA-ECMO?
- Surgical Steps In CentriMag Biventricular Assist Device (BiVAD) Placement
- ProtekDuo Veno-Venous Cannula
- Left Ventricular Pressure-Volume Work Loop With Mechanical Circulatory Support
- What Is An Impella?
- What Is An Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?
- Avalon V-V ECMO Bicaval Catheter
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