Mechanical Circulatory Support (A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease) - James K. Kirklin, Joseph G Rogers

Offering comprehensive, authoritative coverage of mechanical circulatory support (MCS), this fully revised companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease provides the clinically relevant information you need to effectively use this therapy to treat and manage end-stage heart failure. New editors and authors - experts in both cardiology and cardiovascular surgery - bring you fully up to date with the newest technology and devices, as well as basic science, clinical applications, adverse event monitoring and management, socioeconomic implications, future directions, and more. Covers all of the newest techniques, including new-generation devices. Discusses the management of common patient problems, highlighting cautions and outcomes, as well as pathophysiology and rationale for treatment. Brings you up to speed with the latest coverage of ventricular assist devices (VAD), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), next-generation centrifugal pumps, and total artificial hearts. Provides a complete clinical perspective of the latest scientific breakthroughs and analysis of the current literature. Includes coverage of the most recent guidelines and protocols, including MCS for pediatric and congenital heart disease; the Interagency Registry of Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (INTERMACS) as a tool to track and advance clinical practice; and cellular, molecular, genomic, and functional changes that occur in the failing heart in response to MCS. Presents practical evidence from the registry of thousands of cases to guide cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, emergency physicians, primary care physicians, and other team members on the best management course to follow for each particular patient. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices Table of Content: History of Assisted CirculationAdvanced Heart Failure and Cardiogenic ShockRisk Stratification in Advanced Heart FailureCandidate Selection and Decision Making in MCSAcute Circulatory Support (excluding echo)The Role in Cardiac SupportUnderstanding the Principles of Continuous Flow VADSHemocompatibility in Mechanical Circulatory SupportThe Biological Response to Ventricular UnloadingDevice and Device SelectionIntraoperative Operative Techniques and ManagementPost-Operative VAD Management, Pre and Post DischargeAdverse Events and Mititgation StrategiesRight Heart Failure in Patients with Mechanical Circulatory SupportClinical Trial Results in Mechanical Circulatory SupportPsychosocial and Quality of Life Issue in MCS VADS in Special PopulationMCS In PediatricFacilitated Myocardial RecoveryThe Critical Role of MCS RegistriesRegulations and Reimbursement for Mechanical Circulatory SupportThe Future of Mechanical Circulatory SupportTest