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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Freund A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8910965 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of clinical medicine 20220225 5
Mortality in infarct-related cardiogenic shock (CS) remains high, reaching 40-50%. In refractory CS, active mechanical circulatory support devices including veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) are rapidly evolving. However, supporting evidence of VA-ECMO therapy in infarct-related CS is low. The current review aims to give an overview on the basics of VA-ECMO therapy, current evidence, ongoing trials, patient selection and potential complications. ...[more]