2026 SCAI SHOCK

Plug-and-Play: MCS Escalation and Weaning in the Contemporary Era of CS Care

Presenter

Erin A Bohula May, MD, Mass General Brigham: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Newton Center, MA
Erin A Bohula May, MD, Mass General Brigham: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Newton Center, MA

Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify clinical and hemodynamic triggers for escalation and de-escalation of mechanical circulatory support
  2. Apply structured approaches to MCS weaning based on patient stability and recovery trajectory
  3. Evaluate patient response during escalation and weaning to guide ongoing management decisions