2019 EACTS Expert Consensus on long-term mechanical circulatory support.

ABSTRACT: Long-term mechanical circulatory support (LT-MCS) is an important treatment modality for patients with severe heart failure. Different devices are available, and many-sometimes contradictory-observations regarding patient selection, surgical techniques, perioperative management and follow-up have been published. With the growing expertise in this field, the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) recognized a need for a structured multidisciplinary consensus about the approach to patients with LT-MCS. However, the evidence published so far is insufficient to allow for generation of meaningful guidelines complying with EACTS requirements. Instead, the EACTS presents an expert opinion in the LT-MCS field. This expert opinion addresses patient evaluation and preoperative opti

SUBMITTER: Potapov EV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6640909 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature