Rabih ANDRAOS

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Senior Clinical Support Specialist @ ATH - Medical Division for CPB & MCS

1- Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, maintaining the circulation of blood and the oxygen content of the body. The CPB pump itself is often referred to as a heart–lung machine or "the pump". Cardiopulmonary bypass pumps are operated by perfusionists. CPB is a form of extracorporeal circulation. 2- A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical heart-assist pump that can prolong the lives of some patients while they wait for a heart transplant. This is known as a “bridge to transplant.” A VAD can also improve the quality of life for end-stage heart failure patients who don't qualify for transplant....