What is mechanical circulatory support in Cardiovascular Surgery?

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Devices that assist or replace cardiac function, including ventricular assist devices, ECMO, and intra-aortic balloon pu...

MCS cardiac assist devices

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mechanical circulatory support IVT	Technical Term	Professional	Devices that assist or replace cardiac function, including ventricular assist de...

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