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 Cardiac Circulatory Support: an Overview of the Challenges for the Anesthetist
Notarianni A, Tickoo M, Bardia A. Mechanical Cardiac Circulatory Support: an Overview of the Challenges for the Anesthetist. Current Anesthesiology Reports 2021, 11: 421-428. PMID: 34611458, PMCID: PMC8484296, DOI: 10.1007/s40140-021-00486-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationSalvage therapyEnd-stage heart failureMechanical circulatory support devicesAcute myocardial infarctionCirculatory support devicesVentricular assist deviceECMO utilizationPerioperative managementAnesthetic managementBalloon pumpHeart failureMembrane oxygenationCardiopulmonary supportDestination therapyMyocardial infarctionAnesthetic supportRecent FindingsUseMCS devicesAssist deviceHemodynamic principlesPatientsManagement guidelinesTherapySupport devices