Abstract Cardiovascular surgery has substantially improved survival and quality of life for patients with cardiovascular disease, yet contemporary surgical populations are increasingly older, multimorbid, and affected by advanced disease, rendering..
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Abstract Context Use of palliative care in extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has increased, but its impact on patient- and family-centered outcomes remains unclear. Objective To examine the relationship between specialty..
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Abstract Objective The pattern and timing of palliative care utilisation and end-of-life characteristics in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)-supported patients remain underused. We wanted to share our centre’s experience. Methods This is an..
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Abstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) serves as a critical intervention for patients with severe cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction. Given the high rates of mortality and morbidity, as well as..
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