Background The use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) has expanded to include unique
populations such as peripartum women. This systematic review aims to (1) quantify the …

Background: Although extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is frequently utilized
as a salvage therapy for patients with cardiopulmonary failure, outcomes of its use in …

Objective tExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving therapy for
severe, reversible cardiopulmonary failure, but data regarding its use in pregnancy and the …

Pregnant and postpartum women rarely need the involvement of intensivists in their care.
When they do, it is crucial for their critical care physicians to be prepared to provide the best …

Cardiogenic shock is the most extreme cardiovascular disease state during pregnancy.
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of cardiogenic shock toward the end …

Purpose Information on the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in
obstetric patients is scarce. The objective was to conduct a systematic review examining …

Objectives: Cardiogenic shock is a highly morbid condition in which inadequate end-organ
perfusion leads to death if untreated. Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane …

BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used in
patients with severe cardiorespiratory collapse. Although prior large database reviews of …

Timing and causes of hospital mortality in adult patients undergoing veno‐arterial
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V‐A ECMO) have been poorly described. Aim of the …

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare and a severe form of heart failure that affects women
during pregnancy or shortly after delivery. Risk factors include advanced age, race …