#286 Mechanical Circulatory Support Masterclass | IABP, ECMO, LVAD & Shock Support

WhiteBoard Medicine - Emergency And Critical Care · Jun 30, 2026 · 2h 17m

Mechanical circulatory support devices are increasingly used to manage cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, cardiac arrest, and severe cardiopulmonary failure. Yet many clinicians struggle to understand how devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) fit together within a broader framework of critical care support. In this Mechanical Circulatory Support Masterclass, we build a practical conceptual map of the major mechanical support devices used in modern critical care and cardiovascular…