Short-term mechanical circulatory support: Transitioning the patient to the next stageCentral Message

• Steven S. Qi, MD,
• Andrew W. Shaffer, MD, MS,
• Rebecca Cogswell, MD,
• Ranjit John, MD

Affiliations

Steven S. Qi, MD

Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn

Andrew W. Shaffer, MD, MS

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn

Rebecca Cogswell, MD

Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn

Ranjit John, MD

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn; Address for reprints: Ranjit John, MD, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St, SE, MMC 207, Minneapolis, MN 55455.