What is your preferred mechanism for venting the left ventricle in patients on VA-ECMO?
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What is your preferred way to vent the left ventricle in patients on VA-ECMO?
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Cardiology · University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Based on recent studies and evidence in the literature, my preferred approach for venting the left ventricle in patients on VA-ECMO would be guided by the individual patient's clinical scenario, with a cautious inclination towards using the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) over Impella. This prefere...
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Cardiology · UT Physicians Center For Advanced Heart Failure Texas Medical Center
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PA catheter hemodynamics dictates the choice of the device, not the device itself.
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