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Insufficient left ventricular unloading after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation : A case-series observational study
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hangzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 310006, Zhejiang, China.
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|May 20, 2018
Summary
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can cause left ventricular overload in fulminant myocarditis patients. Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and beta-blockers effectively manage this complication, improving survival rates.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is crucial for supporting patients with fulminant myocarditis (FM).
- Left ventricular (LV) overload is a frequent complication during ECMO therapy for FM.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and beta-blockers in managing LV overload post-ECMO in FM patients.
- To assess the impact of these interventions on patient survival and cardiac function recovery.
Main Methods:
- A case series reviewing eight patients with FM treated with ECMO between September 2009 and July 2016.
- Analysis of interventions including IABP and beta-blockers for managing LV overload and associated complications.
Main Results:
- Six out of eight patients survived the treatment course.
- Insufficient LV unloading occurred in six patients post-ECMO.
- Three patients experienced electrical storm, which resolved with beta-blockers and IABP, leading to return of spontaneous circulation.
Conclusions:
- Beta-blockers may help prevent electrical storm in FM patients on ECMO.
- IABP is a feasible and effective treatment for LV overload following ECMO in this population.
- Survivors showed complete recovery of cardiac function.
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