Heparin induced thrombocytopenia with mechanical circulatory support devices: review of the literature and management considerations

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Bain ◽  
Alexander H. Flannery ◽  
Jeremy Flynn ◽  
William Dager
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Circulatory Support ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices ◽  
Support Devices

Development of Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices: 55 Years and Counting

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 424-433
Author(s):  
Emalie Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Circulatory Support ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Ventricular Assist Devices ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist Devices ◽  
Ventricular Assist ◽  
Assist Devices ◽  
Left Ventricular Assist ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices ◽  
Support Devices

Heart failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Treatment of this condition increasingly involves mechanical circulatory support devices. Even with optimal medical therapy and use of simple cardiac devices, heart failure often leads to reduced quality of life and a shortened life span, prompting exploration of more advanced treatment approaches. Left ventricular assist devices constitute an effective alternative to cardiac transplantation. These devices are not without complications, however, and their use requires careful cooperative management by the patient’s cardiology team and primary care provider. Left ventricular assist devices have undergone many technological advancements since they were first introduced, and they will continue to evolve. This article reviews the history of different types of left ventricular assist devices, appropriate patient selection, and common complications in order to increase health professionals’ familiarity with these treatment options.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs for Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

ASAIO Journal ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. M423-M426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory K. MacLean ◽  
Peter A. Aiken ◽  
William A. Adams ◽  
Tofy Mussivand
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Circulatory Support ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Battery Packs ◽  
Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices ◽  
Support Devices ◽  
Nickel Cadmium
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