Fig. 5
Protocol of weaning of temporary mechanical circulatory support. MCS mechanical circulatory support, VA-ECMO venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECPELLA combination of VA-ECMO and Impella, LV left ventricular, MAP mean arterial pressure, PAWP pulmonary artery wedge pressure, PA pulmonary artery, RV right ventricular, LV left ventricular, RAP right atrial pressure, PAPi pulmonary artery pulsatility index, VAD ventricular assist device, LVOT-VTI left ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral, CPO cardiac power output