Jan-Willem Balder, Mariusz K Szymanski, Linda W van Laake, Pim van der Harst, Christiaan L Meuwese, Faiz Z Ramjankhan, Manon G van der Meer, Jeannine A J M Hermens, Michiel Voskuil, Eric E C de Waal, Dirk W Donker, Marish I F J Oerlemans, Adriaan O Kraaijeveld
BACKGROUND: In refractory cardiogenic shock, temporary mechanical support (tMCS) may be crucial for maintaining tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery. tMCS can serve as a bridge-to-decision to assess eligibility for left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation or heart transplantation, or as a bridge-to-recovery. ECPELLA is a novel tMCS configuration combining venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with Impella. The present study presents the clinical parameters, outcomes, and complications of patients supported with ECPELLA...
May 7, 2024: Netherlands Heart Journal