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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): Radiographic appearances, complications and imaging artefacts for radiologists

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of cardiopulmonary support primarily used in cardiothoracic and intensive care unit (ICU) settings. The purpose of this review is to familiarise radiologists..

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Bleeding and Thrombotic Events During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Postcardiotomy Shock

Abstract Background  management during venoarterial  (ECMO) is particularly difficult in postcardiotomy shock patients given a significant bleeding risk. We sought to determine the effect of  treatment on bleeding and thrombosis risk for..

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Cannulation Strategy for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Does Not Influence Total Hospital Cost

Abstract Background The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services decreased reimbursement rates for peripheral venoarterial (VA)  (ECMO) and venovenous (VV) ECMO procedures in October 2018. Limited data are available describing hospital..

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Treating the Most Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19, The Evolving Role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced, resource-intensive form of life support for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, and is typically provided within specialized centers. Prior to..

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Flow Manipulation and the Association with Myocardial Systolic Function During Extracorporeal Life Support

Abstract Background: Peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) is used to support circulatory failure refractory to conventional therapy.  However, data on the heart-ECMO interaction at different levels of ECMO..

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Pulmonary Transplant After More Than 1 Year of Continuous Ambulatory Extracorporeal Support

Abstract While extracorporeal support of patients awaiting pulmonary transplantation is now well-established, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains a nondurable technology deployed for short-term support or recovery in patients with progressive..

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PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF CONTINUOUS-FLOW LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES

Abstract Background Within the past ten years, continuous-flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADS) have replaced pulsatile-flow LVADs as the standard of care for both destination therapy and bridging patients to..

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Concept and Design of a Novel Pulsatile Left Heart Assist Device—The PERKAT Left Ventricle System

Abstract Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality. Patients often require temporary mechanical circulatory support. We aimed to develop a percutaneously implantable, assist device that unloads the left ventricle (LV)..

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Efficacy and safety of ECG-synchronized pulsatile extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the clinical setting: The SynCor Trial

Abstract Introduction Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices are increasingly used as a treatment option in resuscitation or in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS). Prophylactic implantation in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions..

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Central, peripheral ECMO or CPB? Comparsion between circulatory support methods used during lung transplantation

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and usual interstitial pneumonia are three most common indications for lung transplantation (LuTx) in Poland. As a result of irreversible destruction of..

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Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a viable option as a bridge to heart transplant

Abstract Objective Venoarterial  is a rescue therapy for patients in . We hypothesize that patients bridged to  with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation have decreased survival. Methods The United Network of Organ Sharing database was..

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Cytokine Adsorption Therapy during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Patients with COVID-19

Abstract Respiratory failure and systemic inflammation are paramount features of severe SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19). Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy has a potential role in patients with refractory disease. An inflammatory..

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Pulmonary Endarterectomy for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A STS Database Analysis

Abstract Background Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is optimally treated by pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PEA). Treatment effectiveness has been evaluated principally using single-center series. Data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Blood Flow and Blood Recirculation Compromise Thermodilution-Based Measurements of Cardiac Output

Abstract The contribution of veno-venous (VV) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to systemic oxygen delivery is determined by the ratio of total extracorporeal blood flow (Q˙EC) to cardiac output (Q˙). Thermodilution-based..

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Effect of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support on the Plasma Levels of Commonly Utilized Catecholamines

Abstract Critically ill patients requiring catecholamine infusion may require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Initiating ECMO support may affect the circulating catecholamine levels, which directly influences the circulatory support. We..

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To Balloon or Not to Balloon? The Effects of an Intra-Aortic Balloon-Pump on Coronary Artery Flow during Extracorporeal Circulation Simulating…

Abstract ECMO is the most frequently used mechanical support for patients suffering from low cardiac output syndrome. Combining IABP with ECMO is believed to increase coronary artery blood flow, decrease..

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ECMO implantation training: Needle penetration in 3D printable materials and porcine aorta

Abstract Aim Patients with cardiogenic shock or ARDS, for example, in COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2, may require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). An ECLS/ECMO model simulating challenging vascular anatomy is desirable for cannula insertion..

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Pediatric Extracorporeal Life Support Transport in Western Canada

Abstract This retrospective cohort study describes all children transported on extracorporeal life support (ECLS) by the Stollery Children’s Hospital Pediatric Transport team (SCH-PTT) between 2004 and 2018. We compared outcomes..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the forensic setting: A series of 19 forensic cases

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) employs vascular cannulation and a gas exchange circuit to provide support to patients with severely compromised cardiopulmonary function. ECMO is often the last intervention taken..

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Noninvasive optical measurement of microvascular cerebral hemodynamics and autoregulation in the neonatal ECMO patient

Abstract Background Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving intervention for severe respiratory and cardiac diseases. However, 50% of survivors have abnormal neurologic exams. Current ECMO management is guided by..

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Le prime linee guida per l'uso dell'ECMO nei pazienti pediatrici sottoposti a trapianto di cellule staminali ematopoietiche

Abstract È l’Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, in collaborazione con 5 società scientifiche internazionali, a mettere per la prima volta a disposizione di rianimatori e oncoematologi le Linee Guida per il trattamento con ossigenazione extracorporea..

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Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as Bridge to Replacement Therapies in Cardiogenic Shock: Insights From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization

Abstract Background: There has been increasing use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as bridge to heart transplant (orthotopic heart transplant [OHT]) or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) over the last..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in children receiving haematopoietic cell transplantation and immune effector cell therapy: an international and multidisciplinary consensus statement

Abstract Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children receiving haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and immune effector cell therapy is controversial and evidence-based guidelines have not been established. Remarkable advancements..

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Adrenaline improves regional cerebral blood flow, cerebral oxygenation and cerebral metabolism during CPR in a porcine cardiac arrest model using…

Abstract Background The effects of adrenaline on cerebral blood vessels during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are not well understood. We developed an extracorporeal CPR model that maintains constant low systemic blood..

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Limb Amputation Following Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy Among Survivors: A Nationwide Cohort Study from South Korea

Abstract We aimed to investigate the incidence of limb amputation due to vascular complications related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy among survivors and examine its association with long-term mortality in these..

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The Use of Cerebral NIRS Monitoring to Identify Acute Brain Injury in Patients With VA-ECMO

Abstract Acute brain injury (ABI) increases morbidity and mortality in patients with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Optimal neurologic monitoring methods have not been well-explicated. We studied the use of..

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Pediatric ECMO: unfavorable outcomes are associated with inflammation and endothelial activation

Abstract Background Inflammatory and endothelial activation responses during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in children are poorly understood. In this study, we aimed to determine if circulating inflammatory, endothelial activation,..

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Thrombosis in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Circuits

Abstract Thrombosis in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) circuits remains a frequent complication. We characterize the location, extent, structure, and clinical implications of thrombi in 53 ECMO circuits from 46 pediatric patients...

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Left ventricular assist device implants in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: do we need cardiopulmonary bypass?

Abstract     OBJECTIVES Implanting a durable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in a patient on extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is challenging. The goal of this study was to compare..

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Impact of Arterial Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Content on Cerebral Autoregulation Monitoring Among Children Supported by ECMO

Abstract Background Cerebral autoregulation (CA) impairment is associated with neurological complications among children supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Severe variations of arterial CO2 (PaCO2) and O2 (PaO2) tension after ECMO onset..

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