2023 Fellows Courses

Mechanical Circulatory Support Options in the Management of Cardiogenic Shock

Presenter

Katherine Kunkel, M.D., FSCAI, Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta, GA
Katherine Kunkel, M.D., FSCAI, Piedmont Heart Institute, Atlanta, GA

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify the relative indications, benefits, risks, and costs of each MCS support device: IABP, Impella CP/5.5/RP, Tandem Heart, and ECMO.
  2. Using case examples, describe how to choose an MCS: Consider describing case scenarios and ask audience/panel which device would be appropriate and why?
  3. Present practical tips, tricks, and considerations for the insertion of MCS devices and discuss basic troubleshooting.
Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock