Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a rescue measure for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock: A retrospective observational analysis
Published online on April 22, 2026
Abstract
JRSM Cardiovascular Disease, Volume 15, January-December 2026.
BackgroundNearly 500,000 open-heart operations are performed annually in the United States, with complications such as postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) occurring in 2–9% of cases. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical salvage ...
BackgroundNearly 500,000 open-heart operations are performed annually in the United States, with complications such as postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) occurring in 2–9% of cases. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical salvage ...