The Effect of Atrial Septal Defect in the Treatment of ARDS with Left Ventricular Dysfunction Simulating Severe COVID-19.

CONCLUSION: ASD plus VA-ECMO is an effective method for the treatment of ARDS combined with LVD, which is the main cause of death in severe COVID-19 patients. However, further clinical validation is needed.
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Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - August 4, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Diao L, Yang Y, Zhang B, Shi Q, Fan H, Liu J, Li Y, Wu B, Wu Y, Qiu H, Li W Tags: Heart Surg Forum Source Type: research