Clinical course and outcome of patients with acute pulmonary embolism rescued by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a retrospective review of 21 cases

Abstract Background Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly being utilized in patients with massive pulmonary embolism (PE). However, the efficacy and the safety remain uncertain. This study aimed to investigate clinical courses and outcomes in ECMO-treated patients...

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Main Authors: Yen-Yu Chen, Yin-Chia Chen, Chia-Chen Wu, Hsu-Ting Yen, Kwan-Ru Huang, Jiunn-Jye Sheu, Fan-Yen Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01347-0