Mechanical Circulatory Support

More than 6 million Americans suffer from heart failure - about 10% of those patients suffer from advanced heart failure. These patients can no longer be treated with conventional heart therapies and symptom management strategies. As a result, a more targeted and invasive technique needs to be discussed and decided between the patient and their doctor.  ​This book describes the current state of the art in mechanical circulatory support with an emphasis in patient selection, device se