Abstract
Coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy or other high-risk features undergoing coronary
artery bypass grafting (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) present
significant perioperative challenges due to elevated procedural risks. Mechanical
circulatory support (MCS) devices such as the intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella devices,
and venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation have increasingly been used to
mitigate these risks. This review aims to evaluate the evidence supporting the use
of temporary MCS in high-risk CABG and PCI, define high-risk patient populations,
and compare device-specific benefits, risks, and clinical outcomes.
Keywords
coronary artery disease - percutaneous coronary intervention - coronary artery bypass
grafting - mechanical circulatory support
