Table 2.

Temporary mechanical circulatory support devices.

Device	Impella 2.5–3.5	Impella 5.0–5.5	Impella RP	Tandem Heart	ECMO
Assistance length	Up to 21 days	Up to 21 days	Up to 21 days	Up to 21days	7–20 days
Implantation	Percutaneous Femoral artery	Surgical Axillary artery	Percutaneous Femoral vein	Percutaneous Femoral vein and artery Jugular vein	Percutaneous Surgical Femoral vessels Axillary artery Central
Maximal flow (L/min)	2.5–3.5	5–5.5	4	5	10
Left ventricular unloading	Yes	Yes		Yes	No
Anticoagulation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes