Mechanical Preload Reduction: Harnessing a Cornerstone of Heart Failure Management to Improve Clinical Outcomes

Navin K. Kapur, Manreet K. Kanwar, Rayan Yousefzai, Arvind Bhimiraj, Harrison Farber, Michele L. Esposito, Michael S. Kiernan, Kevin J. John, Daniel Burkhoff

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Abstract

Decongestion is a cornerstone therapeutic goal for those presenting with decompensated heart failure. Current approaches to clinical decongestion include reducing cardiac preload, which is typically limited to diuretics and hemofiltration. Several new technologies designed to mechanically reduce cardiac preload are in development. In this review, we discuss the pathophysiology of decompensated heart failure; the central role of targeting cardiac preload; emerging mechanical preload reduction technologies; and potential application of these devices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)821-831
Number of pages11
JournalASAIO Journal
Volume70
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1 2024

Keywords

  • heart failure
  • mechanical circulatory support
  • preload
  • Hemofiltration/methods
  • Diuretics/therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Heart Failure/therapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biophysics
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Engineering

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