Role of percutaneous cardiopulmonary bypass and other support devices in interventional cardiology.
Percutaneous cardiopulmonary bypass support has a role to play in the management of the high-risk coronary angioplasty patient. This article discusses the basic principles of cardiopulmonary bypass, technique, indications, and complications of this new addition to interventional cardiology. In addition, the role of other support devices during high-risk coronary interventions is also discussed.
Shawl
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Department of Medicine, George Washington University.
Baxley
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D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D001243:Assisted Circulation; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D004630:Emergencies; D005263:Femoral Artery; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000628:therapy