About this Research Topic
Rapid technological advances in mechanical circulatory support devices over the last two decades have been staggering. These devices improve systemic circulation and save critically ill patients with acute and chronic diseases. The development of percutaneous mechanical support devices has allowed for rapid and less invasive insertion of these lifesaving machines. Surgical devices are larger, offer higher flow rates, and are durable, thus allowing long-term management of patients. Recent data indicate that the benefit of these devices is not limited to improved circulatory support, but that the physiological and molecular effects of cardiac unloading confer separate beneficial effects on the heart and improve patient outcomes. To take maximum advantage of these emerging clinical tools, it is essential that we understand the device-specific and disease-dependent impacts of these various devices on hemodynamics, the heart, and other organs.
In this research topic, we aim to collect manuscripts that focus on understanding the impact of mechanical cardiac and circulatory assist devices in both acute and chronic settings. We are also interested in the innovative use and application of these devices. Below are examples of areas with our high interest.
• Impact of acute/chronic cardiac unloading
on myocardium
• Cardiac physiology under mechanical
circulatory support
• Acute cardiac unloading in cardiogenic
shock/MI
• Hemodynamic monitoring and prediction
(modeling) under mechanical circulatory
support
• Mechanical cardiac support and kidney
• New devices and new application of existing
cardiac support devices
• Optimizing patient selection for mechanical
cardiac support
Our goal is to improve application and care of mechanical circulatory support through combined scientific knowledge in molecular, physiological, clinical and device aspects. Original Research papers, Reviews and Methodology manuscripts are welcome. All basic, translational, and clinical studies are within the scope of this topic.
In this research topic, we aim to collect manuscripts that focus on understanding the impact of mechanical cardiac and circulatory assist devices in both acute and chronic settings. We are also interested in the innovative use and application of these devices. Below are examples of areas with our high interest.
• Impact of acute/chronic cardiac unloading
on myocardium
• Cardiac physiology under mechanical
circulatory support
• Acute cardiac unloading in cardiogenic
shock/MI
• Hemodynamic monitoring and prediction
(modeling) under mechanical circulatory
support
• Mechanical cardiac support and kidney
• New devices and new application of existing
cardiac support devices
• Optimizing patient selection for mechanical
cardiac support
Our goal is to improve application and care of mechanical circulatory support through combined scientific knowledge in molecular, physiological, clinical and device aspects. Original Research papers, Reviews and Methodology manuscripts are welcome. All basic, translational, and clinical studies are within the scope of this topic.
Keywords: LVAD, Mechanical Unloading, LV Unloading, Physiology, Heart Failure
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