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Published on: April 21, 2013
ECMO in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab-Patient Selection Is Key
William Tracy1, Brandon E Ferrell2, John P Skendelas2
1Department of General Surgery, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Abstract:
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has emerged as a rescue intervention for hemodynamically unstable patients and prophylactic intraprocedural hemodynamic support in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The prompt initiation of ECMO provides immediate hemodynamic support and allows for the completion of bridging and/or life-saving interventions. However, there are no clinical practice guidelines for the use of extracorporeal support in this area. This review examines the role of patient selection and therapeutic intervention for extracorporeal support in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
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