TY - JOUR JO - EuroIntervention TI - Joint EAPCI/ACVC expert consensus document on percutaneous ventricular assist devices AB - <p>There has been a significant increase in the use of short-term percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) as acute circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and to provide haemodynamic support during interventional procedures, including high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions. Although frequently considered together, pVADs differ in their haemodynamic effects, management, indications, insertion techniques, and monitoring requirements. This consensus document summarizes the views of an expert panel by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) and the Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC) and appraises the value of short-term pVAD. It reviews the pathophysiological context and possible indications for pVAD in different clinical settings and provides guidance regarding the management of pVAD based on existing evidence and best current practice.</p> AU - Chieffo Alaide AU - Dudek Dariusz AU - Hassager Christian AU - Combes Alain AU - Gramegna Mario AU - Halvorsen Sigrun AU - Huber Kurt AU - Kunadian Vijay AU - Maly Jiri AU - Møller Eifer Jacob AU - Pappalardo Federico AU - Tarantini Giuseppe AU - Tavazzi Guido AU - Thiele Holger AU - Vandenbriele Christophe AU - Van Mieghem Nicolas M. AU - Vranckx Pascal AU - Werner Nikos AU - Price Susanna VL - 17 IS - 4 Y1 - 20/07/2021 Y1 - 2021 DOI - 10.4244/EIJY21M05_01 SP - e274 EP - e286 KW - Impella KW - ECMO KW - intra-aortic balloon pump KW - high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention KW - acute coronary syndromes KW - mechanical circulatory support PB - Europa Digital & Publishing SE - Expert Consensus Document UR - https://eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/joint-eapci-acvc-expert-consensus-document-on-percutaneous-ventricular-assist-devices SN - 1774-024X ER -