AI Article Synopsis
- - ICU patients often require regular imaging due to the presence of multiple support lines and devices, critical for their treatment and monitoring.
- - In cases like cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulation support devices enhance patient outcomes and can prepare them for surgery.
- - The article reviews common mechanical devices like intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impella devices, highlighting their typical imaging appearances and possible complications.
Article Abstract
Patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) often have multiple support lines and devices that need routine imaging evaluation by radiologists. In patients with cardiogenic shock or depressed cardiac function, mechanical circulation support devices are used in combination with medical therapies to improve patient outcomes and sometimes can stabilize patients for surgical intervention. This article discusses some of the more commonly encountered mechanical circulation devices seen in ICU patients, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulas, and ventricular assist devices. Normal appearance and commonly encountered device-related complications that can be diagnosed on imaging are reviewed.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2019.08.012 | DOI Listing |
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