Ambulatory central VA ‐ECMO with biventricular decompression for acute cardiogenic shock
We describe the off‐pump insertion of a biventricular assist device with extra‐corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): a novel technique that allows for ambulatory central veno‐arterial (VA) ECMO with direct biventricular decompression.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Prashant Rao, Benjamin Alouidor, Richard Smith, Zain Khalpey Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research