Device | Maximum support (L/minute) | RV support | Support duration | Percutaneous implantation | Speed to establish | Contraindications |
IABP[1] | 0.5 | No | Weeks | Yes | Quick |
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Tandem Heart[2] | 5 | No | Four weeks | Yes | Moderate |
|
Centrimag (VAD)[3] | 10 | Yes | Months | Yes | Slow | |
ECMO | 6 | Yes | Weeks | Yes | Quick |
|
Impella CP[4] | >4.3 | No | <4 days | Yes | Quick |
|
Impella 5.5[5] | 5.5 | No | Weeks | Yes | Quick | |
Impella RP[6] | >4 | Yes | Weeks | Yes | Quick |
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Impella RP Flex | >4 | Yes | Weeks | Yes | Quick |