Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiogenic shock: a meta-analysis of mortality and complications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (va-ECMO) is an advanced life support for critically ill patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. This temporary support bridges time for recovery, permanent assist, or transplantation in patients with high risk of mortality. However, the benefit of this modality is still subject of discussion and despite the continuous development of critical care medicine, severe cardiogenic shock remains associated with high mortality. Therefore, this work aims to analyze the current literature regarding in-hospital mortality and complication rates of va-ECMO in patients with cardiogenic shock.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the most recent literature to analyze the outcomes of va-ECMO support. U

SUBMITTER: Rajsic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9532225 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature