The Role of Echocardiography in the Management of Patients Supported by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Although there are extensive published data regarding ECMO, particularly in the pediatric population, there is a paucity of data outlining the role of echocardiography in guiding the management of adult patients supported by ECMO.
Early Experiences with Miniaturized Extracorporeal Life-Support in the Catheterization Laboratory
Miniaturized ECMO systems can be safe and highly effective in restoring circulation and gas exchange in patients with cardiocirculatory failure in the cath-lab.
Selenium Blood Concentrations in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery and Receiving Perioperative Sodium Selenite Administration
Despite preemptive high-dose sodium-selenite administration, cardiac surgical patients experienced a significant decrease in circulating selenium levels on the first postoperative day.
Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Refractory Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
Although postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock requiring ECMO support is associated with high morbidity and mortality, the long-term survival rate is acceptable.
Leukocyte Filtration of Blood Cardioplegia Attenuates Myocardial Damage and Inflammation
cLkF during blood cardioplegia attenuates myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury and reduces perioperative leakage of TnI, lactate and pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Use of Modified Ultrafiltration in Adults Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated with Inflammatory Modulation and Less Postoperative Blood Loss: A Randomized and Controlled Study
Use of MUF was associated with increased inflammatory response, reduced blood loss, and less blood transfusions in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
Combined St. Thomas and Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarat Solutions for Myocardial Preservation in Heart Transplantation Patients
Donor heart preservation combining St Thomas cardioplegic arest and low-pressure perfusion with HTK solution seemed to be safe with short-term survival similar to other approaches.
Impact of Warm Ischemia Time on Survival after Heart Transplantation
This study has demonstrated a reduced survival in heart transplant recipients with increased WIT.
Outcomes After Peripheral Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy for Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock: A Single-Center Experience
We assessed the short-term outcomes and predictors of 30-d mortality in patients requiring temporary, peripheral extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for postcardiotomy cardiac failure.
Emergency Circulatory Support in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Patients in Remote Institutions: A Pilot Study (The Cardiac-RESCUE Program).
Offering local ECMO support appears feasible in a majority of RCS patients hospitalized in remote hospitals.
Feasibility of Initiating Extracorporeal Life Support During Mechanical Chest Compression CPR: A Porcine Pilot Study
Mechanical chest compression may be a suitable therapeutic bridge to the installation of ECMO and does not interfere with ECMO catheter placement.
Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Lung Failure in Adults
Modern vv-ECMO is an excellent treatment in patients with severe ALF and should be more liberally used.