@article{ATM25687,
author = {Fausto Biancari and Angelo M. Dell’Aquila and Giovanni Mariscalco},
title = {Predicting mortality after postcardiotomy venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation},
journal = {Annals of Translational Medicine},
volume = {7},
number = {Suppl 3},
year = {2019},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Cardiogenic shock occurring after adult cardiac surgery is often refractory to inotropic therapy and intra-aortic balloon pump mechanical support. In this scenario, venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides both circulatory and respiratory support, allowing cardiopulmonary recovery (1). In extreme circumstances, VA-ECMO support may represent a bridge to implantation of ventricular assist device or to heart transplantation (2). Organizational complexity, excessive costs, even if within the range of cost-effectiveness (3,4), and high early mortality (5) are major limitations of postcardiotomy VA-ECMO.},
issn = {2305-5847}, url = {https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/25687}
}