Mechanical Circulatory Support

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** Use of a device to replace the function of a cardiac ventricle. This includes use of cardiopulmonary bypass, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and/or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

**Synonyms:** - MCS - MCS - MCS