This paper can be cited using the date of access and the unique DOI number which can be found in the footnotes.*Impella 5.0 and 5.5 require surgical access but may also be placed in axillary artery. −,+ indicate the degree of required anticoagulation. Asc Ao indicates ascending aorta; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; FA, femoral artery; FV, femoral vein; IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump; LA, left atrium; LV, left ventricle; RIJ, right internal jugular vein; RV, right ventricle.