Trends in the Use of Cardiac Assist Devices in Heart Failure Patients with Cardiogenic Shock

Currently, the most frequently used mechanical assist device for cardiogenic shock is the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). IABPSHOCK II trial in 2012 failed to show any benefits, therefore, the use of an IABP was downgraded to a Class IIA recommendation in the 2013 AHA/ACC guidelines. With recent innovations, the use of percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) is becoming common. We have looked at the recent trends in the use of pVADS and IABP in patients of heart failure with cardiogenic shock.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: 406 Source Type: research