Abstract
Echocardiography plays a crucial role in the management of mechanical circulatory support. Before implantation, echocardiography establishes candidacy and identifies specific obstacles to device placement. During the procedure, echocardiography guides device placement and deairing. After implantation, echocardiography identifies causes and effects of cardiac assist device dysfunction. Optimization of cardiac assist device settings and monitoring of cardiac function during weaning or turndown studies involves 2D and Doppler assessment. Cardiac computed tomography is an established technique to image durable mechanical circulatory support cannulas.
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