Complications of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.

CONCLUSION: Although veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation can improve the survival, it is associated with morbidity. Therefore, risk-benefit analysis for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and prevention of complications are important to improve prognosis.
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Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - August 7, 2019 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Lee SY, Jeon KH, Lee HJ, Kim JB, Jang HJ, Kim JS, Kim TH, Park JS, Choi RK, Choi YJ Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research