Left ventricular support systems for high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions: how can we improve outcomes for rare procedures?

Left Ventricular Support Systems for High-Risk PCI: How Can We Improve Outcomes for Rare Procedures? Running title: Vavalle et al.; Left ventricular support systems for high-risk PCI

Avoiding hemodynamic collapse during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention: Advanced hemodynamics of impella support.

The rate of performing primary percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with complex coronary artery disease is increasing. The use of percutaneous mechanical circulatory support devices provides critical periprocedural hemodynamic support. Mechanical support has increased the safety and efficacy of interventional procedures in this high-risk patient population. Predicting patient respons...

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Complex Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Patients without Cardiogenic Shock

It has been shown that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may provide cardiopulmonary support during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. Current guidelines consider ECMO and implantable left ventricular assist devices in selected non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) patients. High-risk PCI remains a viable revas...

Percutaneous left ventricular assist device to support PCI of unprotected left main coronary artery disease

Although percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has long surpassed coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) as the most common revascularization strategy in patients with coronary artery disease [1], left main coronary artery disease (LMCD) is regarded a relative contraindication to PCI [2]. This lack of enthusiasm was related to studies showing that although balloon angioplasty was effective i...

The effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and quercetin supplementation on dimension and functional left ventricular adaptations in men with hypertension and CAD after PCI

Objective: The present study investigated the effects of 10-week High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and quercetin consumption on dimension and functional left ventricular adaptations in men with hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).   Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental randomized, placebo‑controlled and double‑blind s...