Short-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support for Cardiogenic Shock eBook

Overview

SCAI’s eBook on Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) provides an in-depth, structured approach to understanding cardiogenic shock and the use of MCS devices. Organized into five sections, the eBook covers essential topics from introductory concepts to device selection and future trends in the field. Whether you're a clinician, educator, or researcher, this comprehensive eBook will enhance your knowledge of critical MCS technologies and their application in improving patient care.

Section 1: Introduction to Cardiogenic Shock and Therapies
Section 2: Basics of Mechanical Circulatory Support
Section 3: In-Depth Review of Devices
Section 4: Selecting Devices and Device Combinations Based on Clinical Need
Section 5: Future Innovations

Editors

	Duane S. Pinto, MD, MPH, FSCAI		Adhir R. Shroff, MD, MPH, FSCAI
	Alexander G. Truesdell, MD, FSCAI

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Table of Contents

Foreword

Section 1: Introduction to Cardiogenic Shock and Therapies
- Chapter 1: Cardiogenic Shock Overview
- Chapter 2: Cardiogenic Shock in Heart Failure versus Acute Myocardial Infarction: Unraveling the Differences Between the Phenotypes
- Chapter 3: Understanding Intracardiac Hemodynamics: A Refresher on Interpreting PV Loops
- Chapter 4: Cardiogenic Shock Terminology and Metrics Explained
- Chapter 5: Hemodynamic Assessment: Right Heart Catheterization
- Chapter 6: Pharmacotherapy Overview: Inotropes, Vasopressors, and Vasodilators
- Chapter 7: Treatment Escalation Guidelines
- Chapter 8: Systems of Care: Shock Protocols, Teams, Centers, and Networks
Section 2: Basics of Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Chapter 9: Patient Identification and Device Selection
- Chapter 10: Access and Closure Techniques in MCS
- Chapter 11: Anticoagulation Strategies and Patient Considerations When Using MCS
- Chapter 12: Vasoinotropic Consideration With Short-term MCS
Section 3: In-Depth Review of Devices
- Chapter 13: Pulsatile Devices
- Chapter 14: Impella Family of MCS Axial Flow Pumps
- Chapter 15: Tandem Heart Device
- Chapter 16: ECMO Overview
- Chapter 17: VA ECMO
- Chapter 18: V-V ECMO
- Chapter 19: ECMO Patient Management, Weaning, Troubleshooting, LV Unloading, and Closure
Section 4: Selecting Devices and Device Combinations Based on Clinical Need
- Chapter 20: AMICS/Post PCI Shock
- Chapter 21: Isolated RV Support- Impella RP, Tandem Heart
- Chapter 22: Biventricular Support Without ECMO
- Chapter 23: Weaning of Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Chapter 24: MCS Considerations in Acute Myocarditis, Chronic Decompensated HF, and AMI Cardiogenic Shock
Section 5: Future Innovations
- Chapter 25: Mechanical Circulatory Support Innovations and Future Directions

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