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Smaller Return Cannula in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Does Not Increase Hemolysis: A Single-Center, Cohort Study

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore the association between arterial return cannula diameter and hemolysis during peripheral VA ECMO. We identified 158 adult patients who received peripheral..

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Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised trials

Abstract Background Venoarterial  (VA-ECMO) is increasingly used  with  despite the lack of evidence from adequately powered . Three trials reported so far were underpowered to detect a survival benefit; we therefore conducted an individual..

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Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomised trials

Abstract Background Venoarterial  (VA-ECMO) is increasingly used  with  despite the lack of evidence from adequately powered . Three trials reported so far were underpowered to detect a survival benefit; we therefore conducted an individual..

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Outcomes of a modified, low-cost, veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) for elective, periprocedural support of high-risk percutaneous cardiac interventions:…

Abstract Introduction High-risk procedures in interventional cardiology include a wide spectrum of clinical and anatomical scenarios related to a higher periprocedural morbidity and mortality. The prophylactic use of short-term mechanical..

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Transfusion of red blood cells in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A multicenter retrospective observational cohort study

Abstract Background Evidence-based recommendations for transfusion in patients with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) are scarce. The current literature is limited to single-center studies with small sample sizes, therefore..

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Bilateral Femoral Cannulation Is Associated With Reduced Severe Limb Ischemia-Related Complications Compared With Unilateral Femoral Cannulation in Adult Peripheral Venoarterial…

Abstract Objectives:  Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with femoral access is obtained through unilateral or bilateral groin cannulation. Whether one cannulation strategy is associated with a lower risk for limb ischemia remains unknown...

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The interaction of thrombocytopenia, hemorrhage, and platelet transfusion in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a multicenter observational study

Abstract Background Thrombocytopenia, hemorrhage and platelet transfusion are common in patients supportedwith venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). However, current literature is limited to smallsingle‑center experiences with high degrees of..

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The Burden of Survivorship After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Black Box

Abstract Due to advances in critical care medicine over the past several decades, the number of survivors of critical illness continues to grow despite increased severity of illness (). There..

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to advanced heart failure therapies

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a key support modality for cardiogenic shock. The 2018 United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) heart transplant allocation algorithm prioritizes VA-ECMO patients...

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Distal perfusion cannula on VA-ECMO: do not blindly trust! A case report

Abstract Distal perfusion cannulas, DPCs, are increasingly used to prevent limb ischemia, frequent and potentially serious complication on peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) support. We report the case..

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The low hemoglobin levels were associated with mortality in post-cardiotomy patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as a rescue strategy for patients with refractory post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCS). These patients often have varying degrees of reduced hemoglobin..

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Extracorporeal Life Support for Cardiogenic Shock in Adult Congenital Heart Disease—An ELSO Registry Analysis

Abstract There are minimal data on the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane life support (VA-ECLS) in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients presenting with cardiogenic shock (CS). This study sought..

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Superior vena cava drainage improves upper body oxygenation during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in sheep

Abstract Introduction Differential hypoxia is a pivotal problem in patients with femoral veno-arterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Despite recognition of differential hypoxia and attempts to deliver more oxygenated..

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Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Report From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a potentially lethal complication of pregnancy that results from disruption of the maternal–fetal interface and occurs as frequently as one in every 8,000 deliveries. When AFE..

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Sounding the Alarm: What Clinicians Need to Know about Physical, Emotional and Cognitive Recovery After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objective:  We summarize the existing data on the occurrence of physical, emotional, and cognitive dysfunction associated with postintensive care syndrome (PICS) in adult survivors of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation..

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On-Support and Post-Weaning Mortality in Post-Cardiotomy Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract BACKGROUND Post-cardiotomy veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) is characterized by discrepancies between weaning and survival-to-discharge rates. This study analyzes the differences between post-cardiotomy V-A ECMO patients who survived,..

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Decannulation of Percutaneous Femoro-femoral VA-ECMO Using the Manta Vascular Closure Device

Abstract Percutaneous cannulation improved femoro-femoral veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) results, reducing infectious complications, but remains limited by vascular complications related to the arterial decannulation. Several techniques were described to perform a percutaneous decannulation..

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Outcomes With Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Suspected Acute Myocarditis: 10-Year Experience From the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract Background: Acute myocarditis can result in severe hemodynamic compromise requiring venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Outcomes and factors associated with mortality among myocarditis patients are not well described in..

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The Relation Between Obesity and Mortality in Postcardiotomy Venoarterial Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background Obesity is an important health problem in cardiac surgery and among patients requiring postcardiotomy venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO). Still, whether these patients are at risk for..

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Evaluation of Vasoactive-Inotropic Score and Survival to Decannulation in Adult Patients on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Life Support: An Observational Cohort Study

Abstract Extracorporeal life support with venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used to assist circulation in patients with severe cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. The vasoactive-inotropic score (VIS) is a standardized calculation of vasoactive medication support which uses..

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The Preventive Effect of Distal Perfusion Catheters on Vascular Complications in Patients Undergoing Venous Artery Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objective: To investigate the preventive effect of distal perfusion catheters (DPCs) on vascular complications in patients undergoing venous artery extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Methods: Patients who underwent VA-ECMO through a femoral..

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Extracorporeal CPR after the INCEPTION trial: No one steps twice into the same river

Abstract The use of veno- arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients suffering out- of- hospital cardiac ar-rest, largely increased in the last decade despite evidence supporting..

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Association of Arterial Blood pH at Cannulation With 1 Year Survival Among Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Recipients: The Three Seven…

Abstract We aimed to describe the clinical outcomes of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) therapy in our institution considering clinical context and pH at cannulation. All patients treated by VA-ECMO during the..

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Extracorporeal CPR after the INCEPTION trial: No one steps twice into the same river

Abstract The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in patients suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, largely increased in the last decade despite evidence supporting this practice being..

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Cardiac Catheterization via Direct Access of Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Circuit

Abstract Obtaining arterial access for cardiac catheterization can be both challenging and morbid in patients supported by venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). While catheterization performed by obtaining endovascular access through..

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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a cohort study

Abstract OBJECTIVES Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common complication in adults treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. We aimed to determine..

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Can VA-ECMO Be Used as an Adequate Treatment in Massive Pulmonary Embolism?

Abstract Introduction: Massive acute pulmonary embolism (MAPE) with obstructive cardiogenic shock is associated with a mortality rate of more than 50%. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been increasingly used..

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Unloading the Left Ventricle in Venoarterial ECMO: In Whom, When, and How?

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation provides cardiorespiratory support to patients in cardiogenic shock. This comes at the cost of increased left ventricle (LV) afterload that can be partly ascribed to retrograde..

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Extracorporeal life support in pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome

Abstract Objective: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an intervention used for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from COVID-19 who have failed conventional ventilatory strategies. Very few studies have given..

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Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for “protected” catheter-based embolectomy in high-risk/massive pulmonary embolism

Abstract High-risk/massive pulmonary embolism (PE) has a high mortality rate, especially when cardiac arrest occurs. Venoarterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can rapidly restore and maintain circulation while a decision..

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