A novel ‘shunt fraction’ method to derive native cardiac output during liberation from central VA ECMO

This report describes a novel ‘shunt fraction’ method to calculate intrinsic cardiac output in central (right atrial-to-aorta) ECMO. The physiological basis of this ‘shunt fraction’ method is described, followed by the case presentation that details the clinical application of this method of quantifying intrinsic cardiac output to guide weaning and liberation from central VA ECMO.
Source: ESC Heart Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research