Mechanical Circulatory SupportQuestion Bank

110 questions 22 pages · 5 questions each CTICU — July 25, 2026
With thanks to Drs. Bronshteyn and Vleck.
Test Yourself score: 0 / 120 correct
Page 1Q1–Q5Cardiogenic Shock, Impella, RV Failure, Temporary MCS Page 2Q6–Q10BiVAD, Impella, Temporary RVAD Page 3Q11–Q15Impella, Temporary RVAD Page 4Q16–Q20BiVAD, Durable LVAD, HeartMate 3, Temporary RVAD Page 5Q21–Q25LV Unloading, Landmark Trials, VA-ECMO Page 6Q26–Q30LV Unloading, Landmark Trials, VA-ECMO Page 7Q31–Q35ECPELLA, LV Unloading, VA-ECMO Page 8Q36–Q40BiVAD, Device Selection, HeartMate 3, Landmark Trials, Temporary MCS Page 9Q41–Q45DanGer Shock, ECLS-SHOCK, ECPELLA, Landmark Trials Page 10Q46–Q50Cardiogenic Shock, Device Selection, LV Unloading, Temporary RVAD, VA-ECMO Page 11Q51–Q55CardioMEMS, Continuous-Flow BiVAD, HeartMate 6, Integrated MCS, Mechanical Circulatory Support Page 12Q56–Q60Monitoring, VV ECMO physiology Page 13Q61–Q65Anticoagulation, Complications, Hemodynamics Page 14Q66–Q70Lactate physiology, RV failure Page 15Q71–Q75Anticoagulation, HIT, RV failure Page 16Q76–Q80ECMO physiology, ECMO ultrasound, Vasoplegia Page 17Q81–Q85ECMO coagulation, Vasoplegia Page 18Q86–Q90Cardiogenic Shock, Device Selection  SCAI Shock Staging Page 19Q91–Q95Cardiogenic Shock, VA-ECMO Page 20Q96–Q100ECPELLA, Impella, Temporary MCS, Temporary RVAD Page 21Q101–Q105Anticoagulation  Anticoagulation Management Page 22Q106–Q110Anticoagulation, ECMO Coagulation, ECPELLA, Impella, VA-ECMO