Abstract Fulminant myocarditis requiring peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has a high mortality rate. We investigated clinical outcomes of combined use of VA-ECMO and percutaneous left ventricular assist device..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Drainage cannulae extract blood from a patient during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO), a treatment that temporarily supports patients undergoing severe heart and/or lung dysfunction. Currently, the..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) can be initiated during cardiac surgery or later in ICU according to the hemodynamic profile and organ perfusion. Our aim was to study..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate left ventricular (LV) unloading strategies in patients supported with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). A retrospective review was conducted of..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives: Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is the implementation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during refractory cardiac arrest. The role of left-ventricular (LV) unloading with Impella in addition to..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract This study presents Neuro-SPARK, the first scoring system developed to assess the risk of neurologic injury in pediatric and neonatal patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Using the extracorporeal..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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)..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an effective mechanical circulatory support for cardiac insufficiency following cardiac surgery especially cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation, which can quickly restore the perfusion..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract The issue of left ventricular (LV) distention during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is crucial as it markedly impacts on patients’ weanability and, ultimately, outcome. Numerous techniques have been..
Read MoreAbstract 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)..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Background While venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V‑A ECMO) provides lifesaving supportfor cardiopulmonary failure, complications may increase mortality, with few studies focusing on ischemic/hemor‑rhagic stroke. We aimed to determine the..
Read MoreAbstract Post-infarct ventricular septal defect (PIVSD) is a rare, life-threatening complication following acute myocardial infarction (MI), associated with high overall mortality. Interventions include medical management, percutaneous closure, and/or surgical closure...
Read MoreAbstract Background: Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used to support patients with cardiac and respiratory failure. The relationship between obesity and VA-ECMO outcomes is unknown. Objectives: To determine the relationship between..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract 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..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Most patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) decease during therapy on the system. However, the actual causes of death have not been studied sufficiently. This study analyses the..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is utilized as a rescue therapy in the management of pediatric patients with refractory septic shock. Multiple studies support the use of a central..
Read MoreAbstract Decannulation of patients on peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) typically involves femoral arterial cutdown and surgical arteriotomy closure in an operating room under general anesthesia. However, this..
Read MoreAbstract Dual circulation is a common but underrecognized physiological occurrence associated with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Competitive flow will develop between blood ejected from the heart and blood..
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