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Current status of routine use of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during lung transplantation

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..

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Total reversal of the pulmonary circulation (RPC) induced by peripheral cannulation for veno-arterial ECMO in a patient with aortic and…

Abstract 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..

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Pulse Pressure During VA-ECMO Support and Neurologic Outcomes: Worth Getting Pumped Up About?

Abstract 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..

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Development and Evaluation of a Novel Drainage Cannula for Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract 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..

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BTT-ECMO Trends and Outcomes Under Revised Heart Allocation System

Abstract 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..

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Left Ventricular Energetics in Patients Receiving Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Abstract 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..

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Mechanical Circulatory Support for Massive Pulmonary Embolism

Abstract 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..

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Outcomes of protocol-based management for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in congenital heart surgery – A 2-decade experience

Abstract 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..

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ECPR—the evolving role in cardiac arrest

Abstract 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..

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Nighttime/Weekend Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Cannulation Is Not Associated With Increased 1-Year Mortality for Non-Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Indications

Abstract 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..

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Investigations of Differential Hypoxemia During Venoarterial Membrane Oxygenation with and Without Impella Support

Abstract 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..

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Microcirculatory Perfusion Disturbances During Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review

Abstract 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..

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Effects of Concomitant Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Usage and Different Cannulation Techniques on Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Terms of…

Abstract 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..

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Spinal Cord Injury Following Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Scoping Review

Abstract 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..

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Autoptic Findings in Patients Treated with (VA-ECMO) after Cardiac Arrest

Abstract 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..

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Effects of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation return cannula side hole structure on aortic hemodynamic features under different perfusion levels

Abstract 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..

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Ambulation in patients with peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and concomitant femoral intra-aortic balloon pump support

Abstract 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..

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Modeling the effect of patient size on cerebral perfusion during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract 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..

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Antithrombin Levels and Heparin Responsiveness during Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Prospective Single-center Cohort Study

Abstract 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..

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Acute brain injury risk prediction models in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients with tree-based machine learning: An Extracorporeal Life Support…

Abstract 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..

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Safety and feasibility of conversion from venoarterial to venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pediatric patients: A case series

Abstract 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..

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Escalation from IABP to ECMO is associated with increased mortality in patients undergoing VA-ECMO

Abstract 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..

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VA-ECMO as a Bridge to Recovery in Refractory Circulatory Failure due to Bupropion Overdose

Abstract 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..

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Position paper on the physiology and nomenclature of dual circulation during venoarterial ECMO in adults

Abstract 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),..

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Factors Influencing Successful Weaning From Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review

Abstract 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..

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Implementation of a novel retrograde implantation technique for distal limb perfusion during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Abstract 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..

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Awake VA-ECMO: Patient characteristics and outcomes from a single center experience

Abstract 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..

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My echo checklist in venoarterial ECMO patients

Abstract 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..

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Awake insertion of transplant-bridging veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a shocked patient with severe thrombocytopenia: a case report.

Abstract 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..

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VA-ECMO as a support therapy in massive acute pulmonary embolism treated with catheter-directed thrombolysis

Abstract 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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