Weaning MCS Devices in the CICU
Presenter
Miguel Alvarez Villela, MD, Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
Miguel Alvarez Villela, MD, Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
Learning Objectives:
- Define the principles and criteria for successfully weaning patients from mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU).
- Discuss the challenges and considerations involved in the weaning process, including patient readiness, hemodynamic stability, and device optimization.
- Outline strategies for developing personalized weaning protocols and transitioning patients from MCS to native cardiac function while minimizing complications and optimizing outcomes.
Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock