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Prophylactic use of inotropic agents for the prevention of low cardiac output syndrome and mortality in adults undergoing cardiac surgery

Abstract Background As the burden of cardiovascular disease grows, so does the number of cardiac surgeries. Surgery is increasingly performed on older people with comorbidities who are at higher risk..

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Establishing an Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program

Abstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is a complex, life-saving procedure that uses mechanical support for patients with refractory cardiac arrest, representing the pinnacle of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) applications. Effective..

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Inserting a VA-ECMO cannula through an inferior vena cava filter during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been utilized to treat massive pulmonary embolism (PE) accompanied by cardiac arrest or refractory cardiogenic shock. Our team opted for a femoral-femoral approach..

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Left Ventricular Unloading With Surgically Implanted Microaxial Flow Pump in Patients on Venoarterial Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is applied for the treatment of cardiogenic shock. Concomitant left ventricular unloading (LVU) with a microaxial flow pump (mAFP) enables myocardial and pulmonary recovery..

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Unfractionated heparin monitoring by anti-factor Xa versus activated partial thromboplastin time strategies during venoarterial extracorporeal life support

Abstract Introduction No clear guidelines exist for unfractionated heparin (UFH) monitoring in adult patients on veno-arterial extracorporeal life support (VA-ECLS) for refractory cardiogenic shock. In this study, we sought to..

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Pulse Pressure During VA-ECMO Support and Neurologic Outcomes: Worth Getting Pumped Up About?

Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly used for the management of refractory cardiogenic shock. Although VA-ECMO can stabilize hemodynamics and improve systemic flow, morbidity, and mortality on support..

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Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock

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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Imaging in acute percutaneous mechanical circulatory support in adults: a clinical consensus statement of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care…

Abstract The use of temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) in cardiogenic shock patients has increased during the last decades with most management strategies relying on observational studies and expert opinion,..

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Microcirculatory Perfusion Disturbances During Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review

Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used in case of potentially reversible cardiac failure and restores systemic hemodynamics. However, whether this is followed by improvement of microcirculatory perfusion is..

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Spinal Cord Injury Following Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Scoping Review

Abstract Introduction Spinal cord infarction (SCI) or ischemia is a rare but devastating complication of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). The natural course and outcomes are poorly studied. Methods..

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Impact of Left Ventricular Venting on Acute Brain Injury in Patients with Cardiogenic Shock: An Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry…

Abstract Background While left ventricular (LV) venting reduces LV distension in cardiogenic shock patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), it may also amplify risk of acute brain injury (ABI). We..

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Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock patients

Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a highly complex clinical condition that requires a management strategy focused on early resolution of the underlying cause and the provision of circulatory support. In..

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Lessons Learned From Extracorporeal Life Support Practice and Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is increasingly being used to support patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure and cardiogenic shock. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consensus guidance recommended extracorporeal life support for patients..

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A randomized embedded multifactorial adaptive platform for extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (REMAP ECMO) – design and rationale of the left…

Abstract Background The use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) remains associated with high rates of complications, weaning failure and mortality which can be partly explained by a knowledge gap on..

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Ambulation in patients with peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and concomitant femoral intra-aortic balloon pump support

Abstract Introduction The mobilization and ambulation of patients with severe cardiogenic shock supported with peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (pVA-ECMO) and concomitant femoral intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support is not..

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Impella 5.5: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature

Abstract Objective: Impella 5.5 (Abiomed, Danvers, MA, USA) is a temporary mechanical circulatory support device used for patients in cardiogenic shock. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the device’s..

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Randomized Clinical Trials on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Cardiogenic Shock: Why Are They All Negative?

Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is one of the most challenging areas in cardiology, where hard evidence is often limited. Several factors contribute to this scarcity. Patients with CS are typically..

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Cardiogenic shock

Abstract Summary Cardiogenic shock is a complex syndrome defined by systemic hypoperfusion and inadequate cardiac output arising from a wide array of underlying causes. Although the understanding of cardiogenic shock..

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Hemodynamic Effect of Hydroxocobalamin During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background: Hydroxocobalamin increases systemic blood pressure through nitric oxide pathway suppression. However, its effects on hypotension during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are unknown. The objective of this study was to..

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Escalation from IABP to ECMO is associated with increased mortality in patients undergoing VA-ECMO

Abstract Background: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been increasingly used for refractory cardiogenic shock (CS). Although guidelines have downgraded the recommendations for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in CS, escalation from..

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Implementation of a novel retrograde implantation technique for distal limb perfusion during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract In recent decades, the use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has increased. In acute cardiogenic shock, VA-ECMO implantation can serve as a bridging solution to facilitate recovery, provide..

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Quantifying benefit and harm of extracorporeal life support in cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction

Abstract Cardiogenic shock is a critical condition that affects up to 10% of patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), representing the primary cause of death in this group [, ]...

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Awake VA-ECMO: Patient characteristics and outcomes from a single center experience

Abstract Background: Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides temporary cardiopulmonary support in the setting of refractory cardiogenic shock. Mechanical ventilation and sedation often accompanies VA-ECMO support and carry the increased risk..

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Acquired antithrombin deficiency in adult patients with postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Introduction This study aimed to investigate the relationship between acquired antithrombin deficiency in patients undergoing postcardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (PC-ECMO) and thromboembolic or haemorrhagic events such as bleeding, peripheral..

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Early endothelial injury in cardiogenic shock patients on venoarterial ECMO

Abstract Endothelial injury is usually considered as a major com-ponent of the systemic inflammatory response observed during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygena-tion (VA-ECMO) support. Yet, few data are avail-able to support..

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Hemodynamic Effects and Clinical Outcomes of Left Atrial Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (LAVA-ECMO) in Cardiogenic Shock

Abstract Background: Left atrial veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (LAVA-ECMO) is a novel mechanical cardiocirculatory support strategy that provides robust cardiocirculatory support and simultaneous left and right atrial venting via a multi-fenestrated..

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Potential Impact of Direct Versus Indirect Central Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) Cannulation in Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock

Abstract Background Central venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a commonly employed strategy to support patients in refractory postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (RPCS). This support can be provided using either indirect..

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Evaluating the Use of Unfractionated Heparin with Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation

Abstract Background Evidence supporting  with unfractionated heparin (UFH) in patients with an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) to prevent  remains limited, while bleeding risks remain high. Monitoring heparin in this setting with anti-factor..

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Conservative or liberal oxygen targets in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Purpose: Patients receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‑ECMO) frequently develop arte‑rial hyperoxaemia, which may be harmful. However, lower oxygen saturation targets may also lead to harmful episodes of hypoxaemia...

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Early endothelial injury in cardiogenic shock patients on venoarterial ECMO

Abstract Endothelial injury is usually considered as a major com-ponent of the systemic inflammatory response observed during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygena-tion (VA-ECMO) support [1, 2]. Yet, few data are avail-able..

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