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. 2018 Feb 21;5(3):368–371. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.12274

Table 1.

Technical features of Impella and ECMO systems

Bi‐Pella ECMO
Implantation time graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g003.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g004.jpg
Bedside graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g005.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g006.jpg
Primary haemodynamic effect RV RV
Volume unloading graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g007.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g008.jpg
Pressure unloading graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g009.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g010.jpg
Primary haemodynamic effect LV LV
Volume unloading graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g011.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g012.jpg
Pressure unloading graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g013.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g014.jpg
Limb ischaemia graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g015.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g016.jpg
Lung support graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g017.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g018.jpg
Haemolysis graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g019.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g020.jpg
Anticoagulation graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g021.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g022.jpg
Bleeding diathesis graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g023.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g024.jpg
Transportability graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g025.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g026.jpg
Flexibililty graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g027.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g028.jpg
Post‐implantation management complexity graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g029.jpg graphic file with name EHF2-5-368-g030.jpg

ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; LV, left ventricle; RV, right ventricle.