Central Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (C-VA-ECMO) After Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Single-Center Experience

摘要

Objectives: Central veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (C-VA-ECMO) provides temporary cardiorespiratory support for patients in heart failure who cannot be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass successfully. Outcomes are influenced by the reversibility of the initial insult and complications of the technique.