Outcome and complications in postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock treated with extracorporeal life support–a systematic review and meta-analysis
RM Kienlein, RF Trauzeddel, N Akbari, L Avalli… - BMC …, 2025 - Springer
Background Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) in cardiac surgery is associated with
a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Beside other therapeutic measures (eg intraaortic …
a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Beside other therapeutic measures (eg intraaortic …
[HTML][HTML] Lactate and lactate clearance as predictors of one-year survival in extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation–an international, multicentre cohort study
Aim Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can be considered in selected
patients with refractory cardiac arrest. Given the risk of patient futility and high resource …
patients with refractory cardiac arrest. Given the risk of patient futility and high resource …
[HTML][HTML] Different strategies in left ventricle unloading during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A network meta-analysis
H Zhang, T Wang, J Wang, G Liu, S Yan, Y Teng… - IJC Heart & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Left ventricular (LV) overload is a frequent complication during VA-ECMO
associated with poor outcomes. Many strategies of LV unloading have been documented …
associated with poor outcomes. Many strategies of LV unloading have been documented …
[HTML][HTML] Pre-assembled ECMO: enhancing efficiency and reducing stress in refractory cardiac arrest care
T Thevathasan, S Lech, A Diefenbach, E Bechthold… - Resuscitation …, 2024 - Elsevier
Aim Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) by veno-arterial extracorporeal
membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during refractory cardiac arrest presents significant …
membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during refractory cardiac arrest presents significant …
Con: LV unloading with mechanical devices during VA ECMO should NOT be routine care
A Mittel, J Spellman - Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular …, 2024 - jcvaonline.com
IN THE PAST 35 YEARS, more than 50,000 adults have been treated with venoarterial (VA)
ECMO, underscoring its immensely valuable role in treating severe cardiogenic shock. 1-3 …
ECMO, underscoring its immensely valuable role in treating severe cardiogenic shock. 1-3 …
The Heart Team Approach to Cardiac Arrest
T Thevathasan, J Pöss, A Montisci… - European Heart …, 2025 - academic.oup.com
Cardiac arrest is a critical emergency in cardiovascular medicine, requiring rapid,
multidisciplinary interventions to enhance patient survival and neurological outcomes. This …
multidisciplinary interventions to enhance patient survival and neurological outcomes. This …
A Descriptive Analysis of Hybrid Cannulated Extracorporeal Life Support
Background: Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is pivotal for sustaining the function of failing
hearts and lungs, and its utilization has risen. In cases where conventional cannulation …
hearts and lungs, and its utilization has risen. In cases where conventional cannulation …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of mechanical circulatory support on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes stratified by vasoactive-inotropic score: A retrospective cohort study
Aims To assess whether mechanical circulatory support (MCS), including intra-aortic balloon
pump (IABP) or veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), can help …
pump (IABP) or veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), can help …
[HTML][HTML] Multi-dimensional Outcomes Following Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
T Thevathasan, V Wahl, J Boettel, M Kenny, J Paul… - Resuscitation …, 2025 - Elsevier
Background Recent trials suggested that extracorporeal cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
(ECPR) with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) or …
(ECPR) with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) or …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of ECPELLA support on 1-year outcomes and myocardial damage in patients with acute myocardial infarction and refractory cardiogenic shock: A …
T Unoki, T Nakayama, K Saku, H Matsushita… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Venoarterial-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a vital
mechanical circulatory support for treating patients with refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) …
mechanical circulatory support for treating patients with refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) …