TABLE 2

Options for short-term circulatory support

IABPTandemHeartImpella 2.5Impella CP, 5.0ECMOCentriMag
Circulatory support15%30%–60%30%–60%75%–100%75%–100%75%–100%
InsertionPercutaneousPercutaneous, septal puncturePercutaneousArterial accessPercutaneousSternotomy
  • ECMO = extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; IABP = intra-aortic balloon pump