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Scope & Guideline
Empowering Researchers to Shape Tomorrow's Healthcare
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Mechanical Circulatory Support:
Research on ventricular assist devices (VADs), including design, optimization, and patient outcomes associated with their use in heart failure and transplantation. - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO):
Studies examining the use of ECMO in various clinical scenarios, including respiratory failure and cardiac support, with a focus on improving patient management and outcomes. - Clinical Outcomes and Protocol Development:
Research aimed at understanding the clinical implications of mechanical support technologies, including protocols for anticoagulation, infection management, and patient monitoring. - Innovative Device Technologies:
Development and testing of new devices and systems for cardiac and respiratory support, including novel pumping mechanisms and monitoring systems. - Pediatric and Adult Applications:
Exploration of mechanical support technologies in both pediatric and adult populations, addressing unique challenges and outcomes in each demographic.
Trending and Emerging
- Telemonitoring and Remote Patient Management:
The rise of telehealth solutions and remote monitoring technologies for patients on mechanical support is becoming a focal point, driven by the need for continuous patient management, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Integration:
Emerging research integrating AI and machine learning into patient monitoring and device management is trending, showcasing the potential for predictive analytics to improve outcomes. - Personalized and Patient-Specific Approaches:
There is an increasing interest in personalized medicine approaches within mechanical support, focusing on tailoring interventions based on individual patient characteristics and responses. - Innovations in Device Design:
The development of novel device technologies, such as miniaturized pumps and bioengineered solutions, is gaining traction, reflecting a shift towards more effective and less invasive mechanical support options. - Focus on Long-Term Outcomes and Quality of Life:
There is a growing emphasis on studying long-term outcomes and quality of life for patients receiving mechanical support, moving beyond immediate survival rates to assess the overall impact on patients' lives.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Anticoagulation Methods:
Research on conventional anticoagulation strategies for ECMO and VADs seems to be decreasing as newer, more effective anticoagulation alternatives are being explored. - Basic Hemodynamics:
Studies focused solely on basic hemodynamic monitoring and assessment are less prevalent, with a shift towards integrating advanced monitoring techniques and machine learning models. - Single-Center Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in single-center studies as multi-center collaborations and registry analyses gain traction, providing broader insights into patient outcomes. - General Device Maintenance Protocols:
Research on routine maintenance protocols for existing devices is diminishing in favor of studies emphasizing innovative device designs and technology advancements. - Longitudinal Studies in Non-Critical Settings:
Long-term studies focusing on mechanical support outside of critical care settings are becoming less common, with more emphasis on acute, immediate interventions.
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