title: Imaging of mechanical cardiac assist devices.
abstract: Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in the assessment of patients with mechanical cardiac assist devices. Therefore, it is important for radiologists to be familiar with the basic components, function, and radiographic appearances of these devices in order to appropriately diagnose complications. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to review indications, components, normal imaging appearances, and complications of surgically and percutaneously implanted ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and cardiac meshes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ginat
authors.forename: Howard Todd
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Massey
authors.forename: Shweta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhatt
authors.forename: Vikram S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Dogra