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Main short-stay devices used in Brazil.
| Device | Mechanism | Access way | Hemodynamic support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-aortic balloon | Pneumatic | Percutaneous | 0,5 L/min |
| Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation | Centrifugal | Percutaneous/direct by thoracotomy | > 4,5 L/min |
| TandemHeart™ | Centrifugal | Percutaneous | 4 L/min |
| Impella® | Axial | Percutaneous or dissection | 2,5-5 L/min |
| CentriMag® | Centrifugal | Direct by thoracotomy | Up to 8-10 L/min |
| EXCOR® | Pulsatile | Direct by thoracotomy | Up to 8 L/min |
