Abstract Introduction Recently, there has been growing experience with utilizing a veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (VA ECMO) routinely during lung transplantation procedures. Yet, there is a lack of consensus on..
Read MoreAbstract This case report details a rare instance of total reversal of the pulmonary circulation (RPC) in a 56-year-old male patient on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) during emergency..
Read MoreAbstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is increasingly used for the management of refractory cardiogenic shock. Although VA-ECMO can stabilize hemodynamics and improve systemic flow, morbidity, and mortality on support..
Read MoreAbstract A critical factor in thrombus formation during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is prothrombotic flow dynamics generated by the drainage cannula’s design. This study aimed to create and..
Read MoreAbstract Under the revised UNOS heart allocation system, waitlist and post-transplant outcomes among patients bridged to transplant with VA-ECMO (BTT-ECMO) have improved. However, it remains largely unknown if these early..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction The haemodynamic effects veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) remain inadequately understood. We investigated invasive left ventricular (LV) haemodynamics in patients who underwent treatment with an intensive care strategy..
Read MoreAbstract Up to 50% of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) experience hemodynamic instability and approximately 70% of patients who die of PE experience an accelerated cascade of symptoms within the..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital mechanical circulatory support used with increasing frequency in complex congenital cardiac surgeries. This study evaluated the outcomes of a protocol-based venoarterial..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) describes the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to restore blood circulation in patients during refractory cardiac arrest. So far, ECPR is not the..
Read MoreAbstract The process of placing a patient on venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is complex and requires the activation and coordination of numerous personnel from a variety of disciplines to..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is used in patients with refractory cardiac or cardio-pulmonary failure. Native ventricular output interacts with VA ECMO flow and may hinder sufficient..
Read MoreAbstract Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used in case of potentially reversible cardiac failure and restores systemic hemodynamics. However, whether this is followed by improvement of microcirculatory perfusion is..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Various cannulation strategies for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) support are currently in use according to the clinical urgency and experience of the rescuing team. Although central..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Spinal cord infarction (SCI) or ischemia is a rare but devastating complication of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). The natural course and outcomes are poorly studied. Methods..
Read MoreAbstract Background: This study examines the results of autopsy examinations specifically aimed at documenting complications arising from the implantation phase and treatment with veno–arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction The interaction between primary left ventricular output and Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane pulmonary oxygenation (VA ECMO) flow may impede the perfusion of aortic vessels with hyperoxic blood, leading to..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction The mobilization and ambulation of patients with severe cardiogenic shock supported with peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (pVA-ECMO) and concomitant femoral intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support is not..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction A well-known complication of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is differential hypoxia, in which poorly-oxygenated blood ejected from the left ventricle mixes with and displaces well-oxygenated blood..
Read MoreAbstract Background Unfractionated heparin, administered during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to prevent thromboembolic events, largely depends on plasma antithrombin for its antithrombotic effects. Decreased heparin responsiveness seems frequent on extracorporeal..
Read MoreAbstract Objective We aimed to determine if machine learning can predict acute brain injury and to identify modifiable risk factors for acute brain injury in patients receiving venoarterial extracorporeal membrane..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction In children requiring venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for long durations, conversion to venovenous (VV) support may be advantageous. The purpose of this study was to evaluate..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has been increasingly used for refractory cardiogenic shock (CS). Although guidelines have downgraded the recommendations for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in CS, escalation from..
Read MoreAbstract We present a case of successfully treating an adult woman with a lethal bupropion overdose with VA-ECMO. The patient presented to the hospital with severe encephalopathy, which progressed to..
Read MoreAbstract When native blood flow through the aorta from the adult heart and lungs meets retrograde blood flow from an artificial heart and lung during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO),..
Read MoreAbstract With advancements in (ECLS) technologies, venoarterial (VA-ECMO) has emerged as a crucial cardiopulmonary support mechanism. This review explores the significance of VA-ECMO system configuration, strategies, and timing of initiation. Through an analysis..
Read MoreAbstract In recent decades, the use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has increased. In acute cardiogenic shock, VA-ECMO implantation can serve as a bridging solution to facilitate recovery, provide..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides temporary cardiopulmonary support in the setting of refractory cardiogenic shock. Mechanical ventilation and sedation often accompanies VA-ECMO support and carry the increased risk..
Read MoreAbstract Transthoracic echocardiography is an essential tool for the management of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Its ease of access makes it ideally suited for routine daily bedside assessments, which..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is an effective life support technology in treating patients with cardiorespiratory failure. It could be used as a bridge to recovery, potentially improving patient outcomes due..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) leads to increased pulmonary vascular resistance and right ventricular afterload, resulting in right ventricular dysfunction (RVD). Stratification is crucial to early identify patients with elevated..
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