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Braz J Cardiovasc Surg
August 2025
Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices have evolved significantly over the past decades and play a vital role in managing end-stage heart failure, especially as a bridge to heart transplantation. From the pioneering heart-lung machines to third-generation ventricular assist devices (VADs), MCS technology has advanced to provide more durable, efficient, and safer options for both shortand long-term support. This review outlines the historical development of mechanical assist devices, the types of available supports - ranging from intra-aortic balloon pumps and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to implantable devices like HeartMate 3 - and their clinical indications and complications.
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July 2025
Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan.
Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) serves as a critical mechanical circulatory support modality, sustaining systemic circulation in cases of severe cardiac failure or cardiac arrest. While VA-ECMO improves hemodynamics, it markedly increases left ventricular (LV) afterload, contributing to pulmonary congestion and thrombus formation. This review highlights the hemodynamic and mechanical effects of VA-ECMO, employing the pressure-volume (PV) loop and the generalized circulatory equilibrium model.
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July 2025
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of factors on overall survival in heart transplant patients with modified donor hearts for cardiac protection, considering different preservation solutions and donor types.
Methods: A total of 834 heart transplant patients who underwent surgery between September 2008 and June 2021 were included in this retrospective study. Clinical data, including demographic information, diagnostic classifications, donor-related factors (such as donor type, cause of death, age, graft ischemic time, and preservation method), and surgical interventions, were collected.
Curr Opin Crit Care
August 2025
Assistance Publique des Hopitaux de Paris, Service de médecine intensive-réanimation, Institut de Cardiologie.
Purpose Of Review: Temporary circulatory support (TCS) devices play a crucial role in stabilizing patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. They provide essential hemodynamic support and serve as a bridge to recovery, decision-making, heart transplantation, or long-term mechanical circulatory support. However, despite their increasing use, recent trials challenge their impact on survival.
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August 2025
Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN. Electronic address:
Objective: To determine the incidence, predictors, and prognostic implications of acute kidney injury (AKI) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Patients And Methods: Retrospective analysis of the Mayo Clinic PCI registry identified 9199 patients who underwent PCI from January 1, 2009, through June 30, 2023.
Results: A total of 856 patients (9.