Clinical application and management of temporary mechanical circulatory support:A clinical consensus

Temporary mechanical circulatory support(tMCS)plays a pivotal role in managing severe or refractory cardiogenic shock(CS),furnishing essential hemodynamic support,and sustaining organ perfusion from hours to weeks,or to even months.In the past decade,the utilization of tMCS has witnessed a signicant increase in American and European countries.Meanwhile in Asia,the newly developed concepts and devices constituting tMCS have also made rapid progress.Nevertheless,the absence of a consensus or standardized guidelines,especially for the Asian population considering inherited polymorphism,is evident.To address this knowledge gap,eight associations/societies and experts in thiseld came up with the present consensus after repeated discussions,more specically for the Asian population.It comprehensively elucidates the commonly employed tMCS devices,criteria for patient selection,indications and contraindications,clinical management,and the optimal timing for implantation and weaning.The goal of this statement is to promote the standardized application of tMCS and make reasonable decisions in clinical practice.Full-length version of the consensus can be seen in Supplementary File,http://links.lww.com/CM9/B883.