Multi-dimensional outcomes following extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent trials suggested that extracorporeal cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) or "ECMELLA" (VA-ECMO plus Impella®) may improve short-term survival and neurological outcomes in selected patients with refractory cardiac arrest. However, long-term effects on cardiac, cognitive, physical and psychological health need further study. A multidisciplinary post-ECPR outpatient care program was developed at two centers, involving cardiologists, neurologists, psychologists and medical sociologists to assess seven key health dimensions.

Methods

This bicentric, multidisciplinary study, conducted from May 2021 to April 2023, included adult ECPR survivors. Outcomes were assessed approximately 22 months post-car

SUBMITTER: Thevathasan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850733 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature