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 setting