Current practices in the management of temporary mechanical circulatory support: A survey of CICU directors in North America

  • Amrita Balgobind
  • , Matthew Pierce
  • , Carlos Alviar
  • , Christopher Barnett
  • , Gregory Barsness
  • , Sunit preet Chaudhry
  • , Meshe Chonde
  • , Howard Cooper
  • , Lori Daniels
  • , Umesh Gidwani
  • , Christopher Fordyce
  • , Michael Goldfarb
  • , Jason N. Katz
  • , Michael Kontos
  • , Younghoon Kwon
  • , Evan Liebner
  • , Shuangbo Liu
  • , P. Elliott Miller
  • , L. K. Newby
  • , Connor O'Brien
  • Alexander Papolos, Barbara Pisani, Brian Potter, Alastair Proudfoot, Robert O. Roswell, Shashank S. Sinha, Timothy D. Smith, Andrea D. Thompson, Sean van Diepen, Sammy Zakaria, David Morrow, Miguel Alvarez Villela

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Abstract

Introduction: Despite the growing use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS), little data exists to inform management and weaning of these devices. Methods: We performed an online survey among cardiac intensive care unit directors in North America to examine current practices in the management of patients treated with intraaortic balloon pump and Impella. Results: We received responses from 84% of surveyed centers (n=37). Our survey focused on three key aspects of daily management: 1. Hemodynamic monitoring; 2. Hemocompatibility; and 3. Weaning and removal. We found substantial variability surrounding all three areas of care. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the need for consensus around practices associated with improved outcomes in patients treated with tMCS.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)115-119
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Heart Journal
Volume276
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024

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