Figure 1From: Levosimendan may improve survival in patients requiring mechanical assist devices for post-cardiotomy heart failureTreatment protocol of the weaning off from cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with acute or chronic impaired cardiac function. IABP, intra-aortic balloon (contra-)pulsation; ICU, intensive care unit; MAP, mean arterial pressure; TEE, trans-esophageal echocardiography; v O2 saturation, venous oxygen-saturation.Back to article page