Advanced Mechanical Circulatory Support & ECMO

Covers advanced life-support technologies for acute cardiogenic shock and end-stage heart failure.

Sub-topics:

• Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and Left Ventricular Unloading strategies

• Temporary microaxial flow pumps (e.g., Impella) in high-risk PCI and cardiogenic shock

• Complication management: Bleeding, thrombosis, and hemolysis in prolonged mechanical support