The IMPACT Score: A new score to predict the risk of early mortality in cardiogenic shock patients treated with veno arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

The objective of this study was to establish a prognosis score: the IMPACT score (predIction of early Mortality associated with VA-ECMO using Pre-implAntation CharacTeristics), by determining the risk factors associated with early mortality.Design: This was a retrospective and observational studySetting: University hospitalParticipants: This single-center retrospective study included 147 patients treated with VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock between 2014-2021.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - November 23, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: VEYRET Simon, GIRARD L éandre, PUECH Bérénice, DANGERS Laurence, JABOT Julien, NEUSCHWANDER Arthur, BRAUNBERGER Eric, ALLYN Jérôme, ALLOU Nicolas, VIDAL Charles Tags: Original Article Source Type: research