Mechanical circulatory support in the intensive care unit.

Int Anesthesiol Clin

Departments of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care and Pain Medicine, Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.

Published: October 2022

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