Handbook on Mechanical Circulatory Support
Why a new handbook on mechanical circulatory support?
This is a singular document with specialised and focused topics, its comprehensive content, the contribution of the best experts in the world, and the support of the ESC and ACVC, make this handbook a unique and incomparable offer in the market.
The manual represents the current state-of-the-art for managing patients on percutaneous mechanical circulatory support devices.
What does it contain?
The manual provides fast access to comprehensive tables, clear diagrams, and algorithms.
Topics are presented concisely, making it a practical resource for caregivers who need a user's manual in the heat of the moment during patient care as well as a reference for a better understanding of the unique components of every device available for human use.
Table of contents
View the detailed table of contents.
These chapters are available to you thanks to an educational grant from Abiomed:
- PVAD patient selection and optimal timing of support.
- PVAD patient management in the ICU, and weaning and escalation.
- Percutaneous circulatory support: vascular site access.
- IMPELLA troubleshooting and resuscitation.
Who needs this handbook?
This handbook is intended for cardiologists, intensive care physicians, and other healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers who are involved in the care of patients on MCS.
Why should you get it?
To get hands-on advice from clinical experts active in the field, to help you make the best bedside clinical decisions when managing patients (in need of)/with MCS.
You might not always get what you want, but in this manual, you certainly get what you need to handle these often complex patients.
How can you buy this handbook?
The handbook is available as a PDF, for private use only, please do not share it.
After your purchase, the access link will be available via your My ESC account in the publication section
| Type | Prices |
| ACVC Silver Members & Fellows of the ACVC | €50 (excl. VAT) |
| ACVC Associates and non-members | €99 (excl. VAT) |
Editor-in-Chief
Professor Pascal Vranckx
Cardiology (interventional) and critical care medicine, Medical Director Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Hartcentrum Hasselt, Belgium
Associated products
Handbook of Acute CardioVascular Monitoring
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ESC Textbook of Intensive and Acute Cardiovascular Care
The key reference for all professionals involved in the management of patients with acute cardiovascular diseases.
The Handbook on Mechanical Circulatory Support is produced by the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC) with the support of an educational grant from Abiomed.
Abiomed was not involved in the development of this publication and in no way influenced its contents.
