Mechanical Circulatory Support: Principles and Applications

An all-in-one guide to mechanical assist devices for the treatment of heart failure

this complete guide addresses all of the clinical scenarios encountered by the health care team during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative periods following device implantation. in addition, it outlines the specific attributes of various technologies that are currently utilized by clinicians, giving you a practical view of how the latest devices work. youll also find a mini-catalog of the spectrum of current devices, complete with their technical and clinical specifications.

drawing on the latest published data and the combined global expertise of a renowned author team, Mechanical Circulatory Support puts the fields most essential perspectives right at your fingertips.

FEATURES:

• the unmatched mechanical circulatory device sourcebook, covering the physiological, technical, regulatory, and clinical aspects of ventricular assist devices
• full-color presentation features a wide range of photographs, radiographs, tables, and clearly labeled clinical and schematic illustrations
• essential insights into the physiology of heart failure, which provides a basic foundation of knowledge for understanding the role of mechanical circulatory assistance in the management of heart failure
• logical two-part organization consisting of:clinical considerations in mechanical circulatory support, including device history/development and indications for device therapy; perioperative management; complications; and special considerations (use in infants/children, pulmonary hypertension during LVAD support, and more)
  device-specific considerations, which provides a mini-catalog of manufacturers devices-from short-term devices to long-term continuous flow devices-and highlights technical and clinical specifications for each product
  
• guide to appropriate device selection using a simplified framework in an industry that produces an increasing array of short- and long-term therapies
• helpful chapter introductions provide essential background information that places each chapter topic in its proper clinical and technical context
• conclusions at the end of each chapter offer a concise summary of chapter material
• full chapter-ending references provide opportunities for further research