Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, percutaneous left ventricular assist devices, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation: are they competing therapies? What does the heart need and when?
Session details
- Chairpersons: Marko NOC, Simon REDWOOD
- Speakers: Marko NOC, Divaka PERERA, Nico H.j. PIJLS, Navin KAPUR, Simon REDWOOD
- Objectives:
To discuss the haemodynamics of mechanical circulatory support in the unstable patient undergoing PCI
To understand the indications for intra-aortic balloon pump therapy versus percutaneous ventricular assist and/or extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation
To discuss real-world experience and outcomes in treating complex PCI procedures
This video is offered by Maquet. Visit website
-
Marko Noc
Prof. Noc is Director of the Centre for Intensive Internal Medicine at the University Medical Centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
-
Simon Redwood
Prof. Redwood is president of the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS).