Catheter and Surgical Therapies for Right Heart Failure: Current and Future Options.

The objective of this review is to describe the various support options available for the failing right heart with a focus on stabilization using assist devices. Right heart failure has multiple etiologies and is a strong and independent predictor of mortality and poor clinical outcomes. Early intervention with catheter- and surgical-based mechanical circulatory support can stabilize the critically ill patient and allow for right ventricular recovery.