Abstract Background: The use of VA extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for cardiac recovery is widely adopted, with extensive publications on assessing readiness to wean from VA ECMO. Techniques to reduce..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Femoral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is used as an ultima ratio to maintain circulation in patients with refractory cardiorespiratory failure, but is also associated with vascular and..
Read MoreAbstract Background Active mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is associated with high complication rates. Reducing device-related complications may improve outcomes in patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS). This study aims to..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving cardiopulmonary support for patients with acute heart failure. However, the process of weaning from veno-arterial (V-A) ECMO remains complex and risky. We..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of levosimendan in promoting weaning from veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock through a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Design Systematic review..
Read MoreAbstract Weaning from veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) and determining the optimal timing for liberation from mechanical circulatory support (MCS) remain critical yet complex. Although multiple weaning protocols exist,..
Read MoreAbstract Background The optimal transfusion threshold for patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) remains uncertain. Methods We used data from OBLEX (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03714048), an international, prospective, observational study conducted..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) is an established intervention for select patients experiencing refractory cardiac arrest. Among modifiable predictors of survival and neurologic recovery during ECPR implementation, timely restoration of..
Read MoreAbstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) serves as a critical mechanical circulatory support modality, sustaining systemic circulation in cases of severe cardiac failure or cardiac arrest. While VA-ECMO improves hemodynamics,..
Read MoreAbstract Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) often leads to left ventricular (LV) overload, particularly in patients with biventricular cardiogenic shock. This increased afterload can hinder cardiac muscle recovery and cause..
Read MoreAbstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) that requires heart surgery is common. Severe postoperative pulmonary hypertension (PH) occurs in 2% of cardiac procedures and is associated with high morbidity and..
Read MoreAbstract Abstract Objectives: To investigate whether severe hyperoxia predisposes to end-organ complications and whether these complications contribute to in-hospital mortality among cardiogenic shock (CS) patients supported in veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane..
Read MoreVenoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) provides temporary mechanical circulatory support for patients in refractory cardiogenic shock. Initiation of VA ECMO often results in increased left ventricular (LV) afterload as..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) use for cardiogenic shock (CS) is increasing worldwide despite conflicting results from randomized trials, which focused on myocardial-infarction related CS (MI-CS). Methods We..
Read MoreAbstract Post cardiac surgery shock (PCS) is a life-threatening condition that may require the use of mechanical circulatory support. Venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used to treat..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives To describe outcomes in patients who received venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for cardiogenic shock and to evaluate outcomes following programmatic changes. Design A retrospective cohort study. Setting..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Severe poisoning can lead to catastrophic cardiovascular collapse, often progressing to multiorgan failure and death. While intensive supportive care and pharmacological intervention remain the cornerstone of management, cases of..
Read MoreAbstract Background Limb ischemia is a serious complication of venoarterial (VA) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), potentially resulting in amputation, rhabdomyolysis, or death. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is widely recognized as a life-saving measure. The use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is on the rise, serving as an effective mechanical..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose To build a mock circulatory loop to simulate veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) haemodynamics using a patient-specific silicone aortic phantom and compare the flow dynamics for continuous..
Read MoreAbstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides critical cardiac support, but predicting outcomes remains a challenge. We enrolled 1,748 adult venoarterial (VA)-ECMO patients at the National Taiwan University Hospital between 2010..
Read MoreAbstract Background A systemic inflammatory response can contribute to poor outcomes in an advanced stage of cardiogenic shock (CS). We investigated the efficacy of extracorporeal endotoxin and cytokine adsorption using..
Read MoreAbstract Background A systemic inflammatory response can contribute to poor outcomes in an advanced stage of cardiogenic shock (CS). We investigated the efficacy of extracorporeal endotoxin and cytokine adsorption using..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose review To discuss the hemodynamic monitoring techniques to quantify cardiac output, to assess the adequacy of perfusion, and to evaluate cardiac as well as pump preload and fluid..
Read MoreAbstract Objective To investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on neurologic outcomes in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) Design Retrospective observational study Setting Single center Participants Adults Interventions..
Read MoreAbstract After cardiac arrest, restoration of circulation is the first step toward survivorship. Extracorporeal CPR (ECPR), the use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to restore circulation, is increasingly being..
Read MoreAbstract We investigated echocardiographic and hemodynamic effects of intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) in 26 patients with cardiogenic shock on veno-arterial membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Our study demonstrated an 8.1% increase..
Read MoreAbstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the predictive value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) for nosocomial infection in patients undergoing..
Read MoreAbstract In-hospital mortality after venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) remains high. This study compared the performance of the Survival after Venoarterial ECMO (SAVE) score with machine learning (ML) models incorporating..
Read MoreWe present an enhanced percutaneous decannulation technique for a patient undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This innovative approach uses two distinct percutaneous vascular devices, offering a more reliable and more..
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