| Many mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are available for the management of cardiogenic shock |
| There are limited data on the complications from MCS device placement in patients with cardiogenic shock |
| This review summarizes the complications from MCS devices in the contemporary era in a systematic fashion |
| Major complications include bleeding, vascular/access issues, hemolysis, cerebrovascular accidents, limb ischemia, sepsis and left ventricular distension |
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