Cardiac assist devices

Cardiol Clin. 1988 Aug;6(3):449-59.

Abstract

Mechanical circulatory assistance is making the transition from an investigational technique to standard clinical practice, especially for post-cardiotomy shock. History, techniques, medications, complications, and results of mechanical assistance are reviewed. Promising trends for the future are presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Assisted Circulation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Heart Diseases / surgery*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
  • Postoperative Complications