Mechanical circulatory support devices in geriatric patients: more than just age
Notarianni A, Patel B. Mechanical circulatory support devices in geriatric patients: more than just age. Current Opinion In Anaesthesiology 2021, 35: 105-108. PMID: 34845141, DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001081.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical circulatory support devicesCirculatory support devicesElderly patientsSupport devicesVV-ECMO supportVentricular assist deviceNumber of LVADsVA-ECMOAcceptable mortalityECMO initiationECMO supportMultiple comorbiditiesComplication rateYounger patientsImproved survivalMembrane oxygenationClinical presentationGeriatric patientsFavorable outcomeHigh riskElderly populationMCS devicesPatientsAssist deviceClinical settingMechanical Circulatory Support Devices in the Elderly
Patel B, Davis R, Saatee S. Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in the Elderly. Anesthesiology Clinics 2023, 41: 583-594. PMID: 37516496, DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2023.02.008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research