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Weaning from Veno Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

The ELSO Interim Guidelines for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is timely. I would like to raise a few points on weaning recommendations. First, the parameters detailed in Figure 11..

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ELSO Interim Guidelines for Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adult Cardiac Patients

Abstract Over the past decade, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has increased exponentially, from approximately 30–40 patients per year in the United States 20 years ago, to over..

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Successful Heart Transplantation Recovered From a Brain-Dead Donor on Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

Abstract We describe the successful transplantation of a brain-dead donor supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) after cardiac arrest secondary to pulmonary embolism. The donor was a 50-year-old female..

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Buttock Ischemia in Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a bridging therapy for refractory cardiogenic shock, and limb ischemia is a concern with femoral cannulation. Because of the rich collateral pelvic circulatory..

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Surgical Repair of Postinfarct Ventricular Septal Defect

Abstract Postinfarct ventricular septal defect (PIVSD) is associated with high mortality and the management of these patients has been a challenge with little improvement in outcomes. We commenced a protocol..

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EuroELSO Webinar: Weaning from VA ECMO

  EuroELSO Webinar   Topic: Weaning from VA ECMO Presentation: Nadia Aissaoui, Hershey Medical Center, USA / Paris, France Moderation: Peter Schellongowski, Vienna, Austria      

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Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients Supported by Venoarterial or Veno-Arterial-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Objectives Cardiac injury has been reported in up to 20%-to-30% of patients with COVID-19, and severe disease can lead to cardiopulmonary failure. The role of mechanical circulatory support in..

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A mock circulation loop to evaluate differential hypoxemia during peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Introduction Peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) creates a retrograde flow along the aorta competing with the left ventricle (LV) in the so-called ‘mixing zone’ (MZ). Detecting it..

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Hemodynamics of small arterial return cannulae for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides mechanical support for critically ill patients with cardiogenic shock. Typically, the size of the arterial return cannula is chosen to maximize flow...

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Impella to Unload the Left Ventricle During Peripheral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) for acute cardiac failure reestablishes normal oxygen delivery and perfusion. However, VA ECMO can be limited by insufficient ventricular unloading, resulting in..

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Effect of Moderate Hypothermia vs Normothermia on 30-Day Mortality in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock Receiving Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Importance  The optimal approach to the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during cardiogenic shock is uncertain. Objective  To determine whether early use of moderate hypothermia (33-34 °C) compared with..

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How effective is extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background  cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) has gained increasing as a promising but resource-intensive intervention for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). There is little data to quantify the impact of this intervention..

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Intraoperative support during lung transplantation

Abstract The role of intraoperative mechanical support during lung transplantation (LTx) is essential to provide a safe hemodynamic and ventilatory status during critical intraoperative events. This hemodynamic and ventilatory stability..

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A mock circulation loop to evaluate differential hypoxemia during peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Introduction Peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) creates a retrograde flow along the aorta competing with the left ventricle (LV) in the so-called ‘mixing zone’ (MZ). Detecting it..

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Survival on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Cardiogenic Shock: Which Lactate Is Most Useful?

Abstract Prognostic significance of elevated serum lactate in patients on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is widely known. Our objective was to study the utility of lactate measured at different points of..

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Percutaneous versus surgical cannulation for femoro-femoral VA-ECMO in patients with cardiogenic shock: results from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract Purpose Percutaneous cannulation is increasingly used for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). However, there is limited evidence about the benefit of this approach compared with conventional surgical cannulation. By..

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Impella as unloading strategy during VA-ECMO: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock (CS). It restores peripheral perfusion, at the expense of increased left ventricle (LV) afterload. In..

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Subclavian Versus Femoral Arterial Cannulations During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Propensity-Matched Comparison

Abstract Background During peripheral extracorporeal veno-arterial membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) support, subclavian arterial cannulation provides, in comparison to femoral arterial cannulation, an anterograde flow which may prevent from left ventricular (LV)..

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Hyperglycemia and Thrombocytopenia ― Combinatorially Increase the Risk of Mortality in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Background:Patients with cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can rapidly undergo veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) therapy to recover cardiac output and decrease mortality. However, the clinical..

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Atrial Septostomy for Left Ventricular Unloading During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiogenic Shock: Animal Model

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to quantify and understand the unloading effect of percutaneous balloon atrial septostomy (BAS) in acute  (CS) treated with venoarterial (VA)  membranous oxygenation (ECMO). Background..

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Liberation From Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Review

Abstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation may be used for circulatory support in cardiogenic shock as a bridge to recovery, a bridge to a ventricular assist device (VAD), or a bridge..

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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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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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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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Lactate levels as a prognostic predict in cardiogenic shock under venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support

Abstract Introduction and objectives Lactate and its evolution are associated with the prognosis of patients in shock, although there is little evidence in those assisted with an extracorporeal venoarterial oxygenation..

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Short-term mechanical circulatory support in elderly patients

Abstract Background Age over 70 years seems to confer poor prognosis for patients under mechanical circulatory support (MCS). Advanced age is usually a relative contraindication. Our objective was to assess the..

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Stroke patterns and cannulation strategy during veno‑arterial extracorporeal membrane support

Abstract Stroke has potentially devastating consequences for patients receiving veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane support (VA-ECMO). Arterial cannulation sites for VA-ECMO include the ascending aorta, axillary artery, and femoral artery. However, the..

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Invasive Left Atrial Pressure Monitoring and Survival on Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Cardiogenic Shock

Abstract Introduction: Elevated left atrial pressures (LAP) are associated with worse outcomes among patients with cardiogenic shock (CS), yet there are limited data on the utility of continuous invasive monitoring of..

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IMPACT OF PULSE PRESSURE ON CLINICAL OUTCOME IN EXTRACORPOREAL CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION PATIENTS

Abstract The researchers realized that more than half a million people in America suffer cardiac arrest each year. In Europe, more that quarter a million people suffer out of hospital..

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