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Key Points 1. Two predominant methods of blood propulsion are used: positive displacement roller pumps and constrained vortex centrifugal-type pumps. 2. Modern heart-lung machines are equipped with a number of alarm systems and redundant backup systems to overcome primary system…
Key Points 1. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) continues to experience a profound expansion as therapy for acute cardiopulmonary failure. 2. Advancements in equipment and improvements in techniques and management have led to improved outcomes for patients undergoing ECMO. 3. Venoarterial…
INTRODUCTION Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has revolutionized the management of coronary artery disease (CAD), initially with balloon angioplasty (BA) and subsequently with coronary stenting, both with bare-metal stents (BMSs) and with drug-eluting stents (DESs). Historically, the high incidence of coronary…