Circulatory Support
Circulatory support refers to medical devices or procedures that help improve blood flow in patients with heart or vascular problems. This support is crucial when the heart can’t pump blood effectively on its own, such as during heart failure or after surgery. Common forms of circulatory support include mechanical devices like ventricular assist devices (VADs) or intra-aortic balloon pumps. These technologies aid the heart, ensure vital organs receive enough blood, and can help patients recover or bridge them to more definitive treatments like heart transplants.
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Circulatory support refers to medical interventions that help maintain adequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to the body, particularly when the heart is not functioning effectively. This can involve devices like pumps or heart-lung machines that assist or replace the heart's work, ensuring vital organs receive the blood they need. Circulatory support is often used during surgery, after a heart attack, or in cases of severe heart failure. The goal is to stabilize the patient, improve their condition, and ultimately restore normal heart function if possible.