Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation With or Without Advanced Intervention for Massive Pulmonary Embolism.

Stephanie CardonaJessica V DowningMichael D WittingDaniel J Haase Maj Elizabeth K PowellSiamak DahiChetan PasrijaQuincy K Tran

Published in: Perfusion (2023)

Our study found no difference in survival in patients with MPE who received advanced interventions prior to ECMO, and a slight non-significant benefit in those who received advanced interventions while on ECMO.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
pulmonary embolism
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory failure
physical activity
inferior vena cava
randomized controlled trial
mechanical ventilation