Introduction Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used for circulatory or pulmonary support not only in-hospital but also out-of-hospital. Small dimensions and a lightweight design are important, especially for out-of-hospital..
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a complex and life‐threatening condition characterized by a sudden and profound reduction in cardiac output, leading to inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery and organ..
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Abstract National trends show rapid increases in the use of mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSD) over the last 20 years. While current literature has not proven a mortality benefit in..
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Abstract Purpose: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) can be used to support severely ill patients with cardiogenic shock. While age is commonly used in patient selection, little is known..
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Abstract Left ventricular (LV) unloading has been shown to improve survival for patients requiring veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) support for cardiogenic shock. A mortality benefit has been shown..
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Abstract Background There is considerable debate about the hemodynamic effects of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Aims To evaluate the changes in left ventricular (LV) function, volumes, and work in..
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Abstract Topic The growing use of acute mechanical circulatory support devices to provide hemodynamic support that has accompanied the increasing prevalence of heart failure and cardiogenic shock, despite significant improvement..
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Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides full hemodynamic support for patients with cardiogenic shock, but optimal timing of ECMO initiation remains uncertain. We sought to determine whether earlier..
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Abstract Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly being used in patients suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock (CS). Although considered life-saving, peripheral VA-ECMO may also be responsible for intracardiac..
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Abstract Long-term neuropsychiatric symptoms as well as neurologic and functional impairment are common in patients who receive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, results of a new meta-analysis showed. More than..
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Abstract Purpose: Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. In refractory shock, it is unclear if mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices improve survival. We conducted a network meta-analysis to determine..
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Abstract Background The present article describes three cases of patients in cardiogenic shock (CS) with previous cardiac surgery that made them initially inoperable. Perioperative support with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..
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Abstract Introduction Critically ill patients supported with venoarterial (VA ECMO) are at risk of developing severe arterial , which has been associated with increased mortality. Lower saturation targets in this population may..
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock is a complex and diverse pathological condition characterized by reduced myocardial contractility. The goal of treatment of cardiogenic shock is to improve abnormal hemodynamics and maintain adequate..
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Abstract Introduction In children with myocarditis or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiogenic shock, it is often necessary to decompress the left heart to minimize distension..
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Abstract Background Veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a rescue treatment in refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) or refractory cardiac arrest (CA). Exposure to hyperoxemia is common during VA-ECMO, and its..
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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) use for circulatory support in cardiogenic shock results in increased left ventricular (LV) afterload. The use of concomitant Impella or intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)..
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Abstract Despite extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) utilization in nearly 20% of cases, there are limited data in children with acute fulminant myocarditis (AFM) requiring ECMO. Herein we identify risk factors..
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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) initiation for patients with cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest is an attractive strategy since it provides a quick restoration of organ perfusion. One major..
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) and cardiac arrest (CA) are among the most lethal complications of acute cardiovascular disease, affected by high in-hospital mortality rates. Venoarterial extracorporeal life support (VA ECLS)..
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Abstract The development of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has been rapid, and its use worldwide in patients with cardiogenic shock is increasingly widespread. However, current statistical data and clinical research..
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Abstract Objective The authors performed a systematic review to evaluate the effect of pharmacologic therapy on pulmonary hypertension in the perioperative setting of elective cardiac surgery (PROSPERO CRD42023321041). Design Systematic..
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Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) exposes the patient to infectious complications related to the cannulas or the site of insertion. The aim of the current study was to investigate..
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Abstract Background: Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. In refractory shock, it is unclear if mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices improve survival. We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis..
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Abstract Summary The importance of temporary mechanical circulatory support for treating acute heart failure with cardiogenic shock is increasingly recognized, and Impella (Abiomed, Danvers, MA, USA) has received particular attention..
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Abstract Mechanical circulatory support for cardiogenic shock complicated by acute severe aortic regurgitation poses a unique challenge for traditional veno arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) because of rapidly rising left..
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Abstract Background: Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an integral part of a robust cardiogenic shock program, it is associated with high mortality. The optimal strategy for weaning from ECMO is..
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Abstract Beside the tremendous developments in cardiac surgical procedures, the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) remains the gold standard to perform cardiac surgery but is associated with detrimental effects (e.g...
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Abstract Introduction: In cardiogenic shock, peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can provide hemodynamic support, however this results in adverse left ventricular afterload. Left ventricle (LV) venting (unloading) has favorable effects..
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Abstract Complexity and a certain level of uncertainty are inherent to the clinical scenarios faced by the treating teams, often inundated with exhaustive details. Disease arises from a multitude of..
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