Publications by authors named "Guglielmo Vecchio"
Exp Physiol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Heart failure is increasingly challenging due to an ageing population, but mechanical circulatory support devices like ventricular assist devices and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) are evolving to help manage this condition.
- This review highlights how these devices function to relieve pressure on the heart and improve physiological measures such as stroke volume and intracardiac pressure, which begin to change immediately after device implantation.
- While devices like Impella and TandemHeart have shown positive effects on heart function in patients with cardiogenic shock, more research is needed to evaluate their long-term clinical outcomes, and choosing the right device depends on individual patient circumstances.
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