Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences
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Open Access Maced J Med Sci · Jun 2019
The usefulness of Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation in Patients with Cardiogenic Shock.
Venoarterial extracorporeal membranous oxygenation is a form of temporary mechanical circulatory support that gets as a salvage technique in patients with cardiogenic shock, we intended to evaluate the effect of (VA ECMO) support on hemodynamics and lactate levels in patients with cardiogenic shock. ⋯ We concluded that VA ECMO as mechanical support for patients with cardiogenic shock might improve mean arterial blood pressure, base deficit and lactate clearance.