Right ventricular (RV) failure is the inability of the RV to maintain sufficient cardiac output in
the setting of adequate preload, due to either intrinsic injury to the RV or increased afterload …

During the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (ECMO) has been proposed as a possible therapy for COVID-19 patients with …

Background: The main risk factor for bleeding in patients with continuous-flow mechanical
circulatory support (CF-MCS) is the acquired von Willebrand factor (VWF) defect related to …

Cardiac arrest (CA) is a frequent cause of death and a major public health issue. To date,
conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the only efficient method of …

Purpose: To determine if a cannulation method for venovenous extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (VV ECMO) is related to patient outcome. Methods: A retrospective, multicenter …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an extraordinary strain on healthcare
systems across North America. Defining the optimal approach for managing a critically ill …

Background The manifestations of COVID‐19 as outlined by imaging modalities such as
echocardiography, lung ultrasound (LUS), and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging …

The cannulation technique used during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation (VV ECMO) insertion can have a major impact on a patients' overall outcome …

Disclosure: VZ is the chair and HY co-chair of the Protecting the Right Ventricle Network
(PRORVnet), with MVA, KS, and MS as members. VZ reports honoraria for education from …

The Avalon elite bicaval dual-lumen cannula for single site VenoVenous Extracorporeal
Membrane Oxygenation (VV ECMO) offers several advantages. Correct placement of the …