Percutaneous Ventricular Support, An issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, 1e (The Clinics: Internal Medicine)

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Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
Hardcover
Publisher: Elsevier; 1 edition (September 11, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455775967
ISBN-13: 978-1455775965
ISBN-13: 9781455775965
eText ISBN: 9781455775972

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Advancing Patient Care: The Role of Percutaneous Circulatory Support Devices

This comprehensive issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics delves into the transformative realm of percutaneous circulatory support devices, highlighting their pivotal role in managing critical cardiac conditions. These state-of-the-art devices revolutionize the approach to:

Left and Right Ventricular Shock

When a heart’s pumping capacity is severely compromised, leading to ventricular shock, percutaneous circulatory support devices provide a lifeline. Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) bolster the weakened left ventricle, while right ventricular assist devices (RVADs) lend support to the right ventricle in cases of right ventricular failure.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

During cardiac arrest, when the heart fails to pump blood effectively, percutaneous circulatory support devices play a crucial role in bridging the gap to successful resuscitation. These devices temporarily maintain circulation, providing vital oxygen and nutrients to the body’s organs until the heart can resume its normal function.

Infarct Size Reduction

In the setting of a heart attack, where blood flow to a portion of the heart is blocked, percutaneous circulatory support devices can be deployed to reduce the size of the damaged area. By mechanically assisting the heart, these devices improve blood flow to the affected region, salvaging viable cardiac tissue and minimizing the extent of irreversible damage.

Current and Future Advancements

The field of percutaneous circulatory support is in a perpetual state of evolution, with ongoing research and advancements leading to even more effective and versatile devices. This issue presents the latest developments and innovations, including:

  • Enhanced device design and materials for improved durability and biocompatibility
  • Miniaturization of devices to facilitate less invasive implantation
  • Integration of advanced sensing and monitoring technologies for optimized patient management

Conclusion

The advent of percutaneous circulatory support devices has transformed the management of critical cardiac conditions, offering unprecedented opportunities to save lives and improve patient outcomes. This issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future directions of this rapidly evolving field, empowering clinicians with the knowledge and tools to deliver the highest quality of care to their patients.

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Elsevier

Series: The Clinics: Internal Medicine
Hardcover
Publisher: Elsevier; 1 edition (September 11, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1455775967
ISBN-13: 978-1455775965
ISBN-13: 9781455775965
eText ISBN: 9781455775972

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