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Intensive Care Unit Management of Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support
Key Points 1. Intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation increases coronary artery perfusion pressure, increases coronary artery blood flow (particularly in cardiogenic shock), and augments cardiac output by approximately 5% to 15%. 2. Catheter-mounted ventricular assist devices (VADs) are available for isolated…