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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Abstract Over the past decade, extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has gained increasing utilization in the management of refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) with a class IIaC recommendation according to the latest..
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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 In patients in cardiogenic shock (CS), mechanical circulatory support (MCS) may improve systemic perfusion without increasing myocardial work. Restoration of oxygen delivery with reduced myocardial oxygen demand favors myocardial..
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest contribute pre-dominantly to mortality in acute cardiovascular care. Here, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has emerged as an established therapeutic option for patients suffering..
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Abstract Introduction Left ventricular distension is a major concern with postcardiotomy veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) supporting a critical heart failure after cardiac surgery. This porcine study evaluates the effects..
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Abstract Introduction: The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and Impella are left ventricular unloading devices with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in place and later serve as bridging therapy when..
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