Abstract While iterative developments have improved outcomes of patients with myocardial infarction, mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS) remains stubbornly high. Several promising treatments have ultimately..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a life-threatening syndrome characterized by systemic hypoperfusion that can quickly progress to multiorgan failure and death. Various devices and configurations..
Read MoreAbstract Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy is a severe complication seen in patients with refractory septic shock, characterized by cardiac dysfunction due to an overwhelming inflammatory response secondary to infection. Despite its reversible..
Read MoreAbstract Background Clinical evidence regarding predictors of successful weaning from mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is lacking. This study aimed to create a simple risk score to predict successful weaning from..
Read MoreAbstract The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is a common treatment in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) but is associated with high..
Read MoreAbstract Background Approximately 6000 intensive care units (ICUs) in the United States maintain extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) programs.1 Patients who require ECMO are among the most critically ill in the ICU...
Read MoreAbstract PROFOUND HYPOTENSION AND end-organ hypoperfusion are most often the consequence of inadequate systemic blood flow from primary cardiac failure (cardiogenic shock) or hemorrhage (hemorrhagic shock). However, profound hypotension may..
Read MoreAbstract The use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) alongside venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in critically ill patients presenting refractory cardiogenic shock raises questions regarding its impact on organs perfusion...
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) in patients with structural heart disease (SHD) and severe valvular abnormalities poses unique challenges to traditional mechanical circulatory support (MCS) strategies, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps..
Read MoreAbstract This study conducts an in-vitro experiment using a mock circulation system that mimics human circulation to assess the veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system. This study aims to compare the hemodynamic..
Read MoreIntroduction Profound hypotension and end-organ hypoperfusion is most often a consequence of inadequate systemic blood flow from primary cardiac failure (cardiogenic shock) or hemorrhage (hemorrhagic shock). However, profound hypotension may..
Read MoreAbstract Acute poisoning may lead to life-threatening conditions that require advanced life support, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Data about the use of ECMO in intoxications and overdose are..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Life Support (VA ECMO) is a critical intervention for patients with cardiogenic shock, serving as bridge to recovery, transplantation, or long-term therapies. The complexity of VA..
Read MoreAbstract Background Preliminary evidence from small, single-center studies suggests levosimendan may improve the likelihood of successful venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) weaning in patients with cardiogenic shock. However, the literature..
Read MoreAbstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with substantial morbidity and early mortality in afflicted adults. Cardiopulmonary complications that occur at increased frequency in SCD such as pulmonary embolism, pulmonary..
Read MoreAbstract Venopulmonary ECMO (VP ECMO) is an advanced support strategy for patients with severe respiratory failure and right ventricular (RV) dysfunction, providing pulmonary protection by oxygenating blood and unloading the..
Read MoreAbstract Background The impact of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) on survival and successful bridging to heart replacement therapies (HRT) in patients with heart failure–cardiogenic shock (HF-CS) remains unclear. Objectives The..
Read MoreAbstract Background The use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) as a cardiocirculatory support has tremendously increased in critically ill patients. Although fluid therapy is an essential component of the..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an advanced life support method, was developed to treat severe cardiac and pulmonary failure in critically ill patients. ECMO was previously used to treat ARDS,..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has become increasingly common in the United States to manage refractory cardiopulmonary failure and has been used in complex populations including pregnant women. Application of..
Read MoreAbstract The use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for temporary mechanical circulatory support in various clinical scenarios has been increasing consistently, despite the lack of sufficient evidence regarding its..
Read MoreAbstract Background The impact of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) on survival and successful bridging to heart replacement therapies (HRT) in patients with heart failure–cardiogenic shock (HF-CS) remains unclear. Objectives The..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly used to treat cardiogenic shock. However, VA-ECMO might hamper myocardial recovery. The Impella unloads the left ventricle. This study aimed to..
Read MoreAbstract Electrocardiogram (ECG)—synchronized pulsatile veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) is a recent development in extracorporeal therapy for patients with severe cardiogenic shock. Although preclinical studies have shown benefits of..
Read MoreAbstract Human serum albumin (HSA) is a non-glycosylated, negatively charged, single-chain polypeptide composed of 585 amino acid residues with a relative molecular mass of 66.438 kD. It is synthesized by..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as rescue therapy for cardiogenic shock (CS) is highly dependent on timeliness and medical resources. Objectives Aimed to assess ECMO management and outcomes in..
Read MoreAbstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a critical condition with high mortality, characterized by reduced cardiac output (CO) and tissue hypoperfusion, despite advancements in treatment. Traditional hemodynamic markers like CO measurements,..
Read MoreAbstract We read with great interest a recent article on the association between body mass index (BMI) and outcomes in patients supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). In a review..
Read MoreAbstract Venovenous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) supports end-organ oxygen delivery in patients with refractory respiratory failure. Physical therapy (PT) while on ECMO provides conceptual benefits of strength and conditioning...
Read MoreAbstract Aims Knowing the upper time limit for successful weaning from temporary mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock will help with decision‐making regarding advanced heart failure (HF) therapy or considering..
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