2024 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 and compare the relative indications, benefits, risks, and costs of various MCS support devices including: IABP, Impella CP/5.5/RP, and ECMO.
  2. Utilizing case examples to demonstrate how to select the appropriate MCS device for specific clinical scenarios, engaging the audience and panel in discussion to justify the choice of device based on patient characteristics and clinical indications.
  3. Present practical tips, tricks, and considerations for the insertion of MCS devices and discuss basic troubleshooting techniques.
Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock