Extra-corporal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in Massive Pulmonary Embolism:
Massive pulmonary embolism (MPE) carries significant 30-day mortality, and a change in societal guidelines has promoted the increasing use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the immediate management of MPE-associated cardiovascular shock. This narrative review examines the current status of ECMO in MPE.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Mark G. Davies, Joseph P. Hart Tags: General Review Source Type: research
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