Publication Name	World Journal of Transplantation
Manuscript ID	22640
Country	Greece

Received	2015-09-10 08:30
Peer-Review Started	2015-09-10 13:40
To Make the First Decision	2015-10-08 15:55
Return for Revision	2015-10-16 11:53
Revised	2015-11-11 22:48
Second Decision	2016-01-12 16:20
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2016-01-12 20:14
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2016-01-22 16:03
Articles in Press	2016-01-22 16:03
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Typeset the Manuscript	2016-03-03 20:01
Publish the Manuscript Online	2016-03-18 14:28

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Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Continuous internal counterpulsation as a bridge to recovery in acute and chronic heart failure
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Christos D Kontogiannis, Konstantinos Malliaras, Chris J Kapelios, Jay W Mason and John N Nanas
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	John N Nanas, MD, PhD, 3rd Department of Cardiology, University of Athens School of Medicine, 67 Mikras Asias Street, 11527 Athens, Greece. jnanas@ath.forthnet.gr
Key Words	Counterpulsation; Recovery; Intra-aortic balloon pump; Heart failure; Cardiac remodeling; Reverse remodeling
Core Tip	The counterpulsation technique induces beneficial effects on systemic hemodynamics and left ventricular mechanoenergetics. In this manner, it may facilitate myocardial recovery in acute and chronic heart failure (HF). The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) remains the main representative of the counterpulsation technique. Although recent data have questioned the effectiveness of short-term hemodynamic support with IABP in cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction, the issue remains open to further investigation. Preliminary data suggest that long-term IABP support in patients with end-stage HF is safe and may mediate recovery of left- or/and right-sided cardiac function. Novel, fully implantable counterpulsation devices, which enable long-term counterpulsation, are described in this manuscript.
Publish Date	2016-03-18 14:28
Citation	Kontogiannis CD, Malliaras K, Kapelios CJ, Mason JW, Nanas JN. Continuous internal counterpulsation as a bridge to recovery in acute and chronic heart failure. World J Transplant 2016; 6(1): 115-124
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3230/full/v6/i1/115.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5500/wjt.v6.i1.115

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