Background Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is increasingly used in the treatment of
infarct-related cardiogenic shock despite a lack of evidence regarding its effect on mortality …

The use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for temporary
mechanical circulatory support in various clinical scenarios has been increasing …

BACKGROUND: Although venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO)
is beneficial for the treatment of profound cardiogenic shock, peripheral VA-ECMO …

Background: Cardiogenic shock (CGS) occurs in 10% of patients presenting with acute
myocardial infarction (MI), with in-hospital mortality rates of 40-50% despite …

Bedside ultrasound represents a well-suited diagnostic and monitoring tool for patients on
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) who may be too unstable for transport to …

Background There is considerable debate about the hemodynamic effects of veno‐arterial
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‐ECMO). Aims To evaluate the changes in left …

Background: Patients with refractory cardiogenic shock (CS) necessitating peripheral veno-
arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) often require an intra-aortic …

The treatment of critically ill patients remains an evolving and controversial issue.
Mechanical circulatory support through a percutaneous approach for the management of …

OBJECTIVES: To use the ventricular pressure–volume relationship and time-varying
elastance model to provide a foundation for understanding cardiovascular physiology and …

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 …