Outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting with temporary left ventricular assist device support - Report - MDSpire

Outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting with temporary left ventricular assist device support

  • By

  • Duc M. Giao

  • Adham Makarem

  • Ameen M. Basha

  • Chijioke Chukwudi

  • Ruby Singh

  • Boateng Kubi

  • George E. Olverson

  • Thais Faggion Vinholo

  • Aabha Divya

  • Kamila Drezek

  • David A. D’Alessandro

  • Eriberto Michel

  • Asishana A. Osho

  • May 21, 2026

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Outcomes of Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Utilizing Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device Support

Overview

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Background

The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support devices like the Impella 5.5 has gained traction in high-risk cardiac surgeries, particularly for patients with severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. CABG remains the standard for revascularization in complex coronary artery disease, yet it poses significant risks in patients with advanced heart failure. Understanding the role of Impella support in this context is crucial for optimizing surgical outcomes.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

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Clinical Implications

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Conclusion

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Related Resources & Content

  1. EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery - EACTS, EACTS, 2023 -- Guidelines on tMCS
  2. Microaxial Flow Pump in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock - American College of Cardiology, ACC, 2024 -- DanGer-Shock Trial
  3. Optimal surgical management of patients with severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting | Heart and Vessels | Springer Nature Link, Springer Nature, 2026 -- Surgical Management Insights
  4. Intensive Care Medicine — Complications of Kinking and Thrombosis Leading to Reoperation in a Patient with a Left Ventricular Assist Device
  5. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine — Percutaneous Extracorporeal Ventricular Assist Device as a Successful Bridge Strategy to Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock: A Case Report
  6. Pediatric Cardiology — Outcomes of Interventional Closure for Ventricular Septal Defects: Insights from a Single-Center Study in Pediatric and Adult Populations
  7. Pediatric Cardiology — Outcomes of Single-Stage Surgical Intervention for Aortic Arch Obstruction in Patients with Transposition of the Great Arteries: A Decadal Review
  8. EACTS/STS/AATS Guidelines on temporary mechanical circulatory support in adult cardiac surgery - EACTS
  9. Microaxial Flow Pump in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock - American College of Cardiology
  10. Optimal surgical management of patients with severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting | Heart and Vessels | Springer Nature Link

Original Source(s)

Outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting with temporary left ventricular assist device support

  • by Duc M. Giao, Adham Makarem, Ameen M. Basha, Chijioke Chukwudi, Ruby Singh, Boateng Kubi, George E. Olverson, Thais Faggion Vinholo, Aabha Divya, Kamila Drezek, David A. D’Alessandro, Eriberto Michel, Asishana A. Osho

  • May 21, 2026

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