Mechanical Circulatory Support in End-Stage Heart Failure

Master Mechanical Circulatory Support: Your Definitive Guide to VADs and Total Artificial Hearts

This book is a detailed, practical guide to the use of ventricular assist devices and total artificial hearts for mechanical circulatory support. It provides an in-depth understanding of patient selection, implantation techniques, and complication management, making it an essential resource for all physicians involved in the care of end-stage heart failure patients.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Guidance: Explains why, which patients, when, and how to implant ventricular assist devices or a total artificial heart.

• Practical Insights: Includes numerous helpful surgical and nonsurgical tips and tricks to assist with every stage of care, from preimplantation to follow-up.

• Complication Management: Describes how to avoid and effectively manage potential complications of mechanical circulatory support.

• Rich Visuals: Supported by a wealth of high-quality illustrations that document the preoperative evaluation and implantation techniques.

• Case-Based Learning: Discusses both typical and atypical cases to provide a complete understanding of real-world scenarios.

• Targeted Audience: Assists physicians, especially cardiologists and anesthesiologists, who are involved in the care of these patients.