By

David L. Joyce, MD, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics, Stanford, CA
Lyle D. Joyce, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Matthias Loebe, MD, PhD Division Chief, Transplant Surgery and Assist Devices, Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

An all-in-one guide to mechanical assist devices for the treatment of heart failure

This complete guide addresses all of the clinical scenarios encountered by the health care team during the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative periods following device implantation. In addition, it outlines the specific attributes of various technologies that are currently utilized by clinicians, giving you a practical view of how the latest devices work. You’ll also find a mini-catalog of the spectrum of current devices, complete with their technical and clinical specifications.

Drawing on the latest published data and the combined global expertise of a renowned author team, Mechanical Circulatory Supportputs the field’s most essential perspectives right at your fingertips.

Key Features

The unmatched mechanical circulatory device sourcebook, covering the physiological, technical, regulatory, and clinical aspects of ventricular assist devices
Full-color presentation features a wide range of photographs, radiographs, tables, and clearly labeled clinical and schematic illustrations
Essential insights into the physiology of heart failure, which provides a basic foundation of knowledge for understanding the role of mechanical circulatory assistance in the management of heart failure
Logical two-part organization consisting of: Clinical Considerations in mechanical circulatory support, including device history/development and indications for device therapy; perioperative management; complications; and special considerations (use in infants/children, pulmonary hypertension during LVAD support, and more)
Device-Specific Considerations, which provides a mini-catalog of manufacturer’s devices—-from short-term devices to long-term continuous flow devices—-and highlights technical and clinical specifications for each product
Guide to appropriate device selection using a simplified frameworkin an industry that produces an increasing array of short- and long-term therapies
Helpful chapter introductions provide essential background information that places each chapter topic in its proper clinical and technical context
Conclusions at the end of each chapter offer a concise summary of chapter material
Full chapter-ending references provide opportunities for further research