Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Adult: A Bridge to the State of the Art

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Gennari ◽  
Camilla L’Acqua ◽  
Mara Rubino ◽  
Marco Agrifoglio ◽  
Luca Salvi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Circulatory Arrest ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Vital Functions ◽  
Negative Condition ◽  
Hospital Institution ◽  
Va Ecmo

Abstract:: Despite the technological improvements of the last 40 years conditions such as refractory cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest still present a very high mortality rate in the real-world clinical practice. In this light we have performed a review of the techniques, indications, contraindications and results of the so-called Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Circulatory Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in the adult population to evaluate the current results of this temporary cardio-pulmonary support as salvage and/or bridge therapy in patient suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock or cardio-circulatory arrest. The results are encouraging, especially in the setting of refractory cardiogenic shock and in-hospital cardiac arrest. Among a selected population the prompt institution of a VA-ECMO may radically change the prognosis by sustaining vital functions while looking for the leading cause or waiting for the reversal of the temporary cardio-respiratory negative condition. The future directions aim to standardized and shared protocols, miniaturization of the machines and possibly the institution of specialized “ECMO teams” for in and out-of-hospital institution of the tool.

scholarly journals Complete percutaneous angio-guided approach using preclosing for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation implantation and explantation in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest

Critical Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Sophie Martin-Tuffreau ◽  
François Bagate ◽  
Madjid Boukantar ◽  
Gabriel Saiydoun ◽  
Andrea Mangiameli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Vascular Complication ◽  
Technical Success Rate ◽  
Surgical Closure ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Va Ecmo

Abstract Background The approach for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation implantation (VA-ECMO) in patients with cardiogenic shock can be either surgical or percutaneous. Complete angio-guided percutaneous implantation and explantation could decrease vascular complications. We sought to describe the initial results of complete percutaneous angio-guided ECMO implantation and explantation using preclosing. Methods All consecutive patients who underwent peripheral femoro-femoral VA-ECMO percutaneous implantation for refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest were enrolled in a prospective registry (03/2018–12/2020). Percutaneous preclosing using two closing devices (Perclose ProGlide, Abbott) inserted before cannulation was used in both femoral artery and vein. Explantation was performed using a crossover technique under angiographic guidance. The occurrence of vascular complication was recorded. Results Among the 56 patients who underwent percutaneous VA-ECMO implantation for cardiogenic shock or refractory cardiac arrest, 41 underwent preclosing. Femoral vessel cannulation was successful in all patients and total cannulation time was 20 (10–40) min. Weaning from ECMO was possible in 22/41 patients (54%) and 12 (29%) patients were alive at day 30. Significant vascular complications occurred in 2/41 patients. Percutaneous decannulation was performed in 20 patients with 19/20 technical success rate. All femoral arteries and veins were properly closed using the pre-closing devices without bleeding on the angiographic control except for one patient in whom surgical closure of the artery was required. No patient required transfusion for access related significant bleeding and no other vascular complication occurred. Furthermore, no groin infection was observed after full percutaneous implantation and removal of ECMO. Conclusion Emergent complete percutaneous angio-guided VA-ECMO implantation and explantation using pre-closing technique can be an attractive strategy in patients referred for refractory cardiogenic shock.

scholarly journals Biventricular Unloading with Impella and Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Severe Refractory Cardiogenic Shock: Implications from the Combined Use of the Devices and Prognostic Risk Factors of Survival

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 747
Author(s):  
Georgios Chatzis ◽  
Styliani Syntila ◽  
Birgit Markus ◽  
Holger Ahrens ◽  
Nikolaos Patsalis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Risk Scores ◽  
Circulatory Support ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Lactate Levels ◽  
Va Ecmo

Since mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices have become integral component in the therapy of refractory cardiogenic shock (RCS), we identified 67 patients in biventricular support with Impella and venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for RCS between February 2013 and December 2019 and evaluated the risk factors of mortality in this setting. Mean age was 61.07 ± 10.7 and 54 (80.6%) patients were male. Main cause of RCS was acute myocardial infarction (AMI) (74.6%), while 44 (65.7%) were resuscitated prior to admission. The mean Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II) and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score (SOFA) score on admission was 73.54 ± 16.03 and 12.25 ± 2.71, respectively, corresponding to an expected mortality of higher than 80%. Vasopressor doses and lactate levels were significantly decreased within 72 h on biventricular support (p < 0.05 for both). Overall, 17 (25.4%) patients were discharged to cardiac rehabilitation and 5 patients (7.5%) were bridged successfully to ventricular assist device implantation, leading to a total of 32.8% survival on hospital discharge. The 6-month survival was 31.3%. Lactate > 6 mmol/L, vasoactive score > 100 and pH < 7.26 on initiation of biventricular support, as well as Charlson comorbity index > 3 and prior resuscitation were independent predictors of survival. In conclusion, biventricular support with Impella and VA-ECMO in patients with RCS is feasible and efficient leading to a better survival than predicted through traditional risk scores, mainly via significant hemodynamic improvement and reduction in lactate levels.

scholarly journals Complete percutaneous angio-guided implantation and explantation of VA-ECMO using preclosing for cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Gallet ◽  
AS Martin-Tuffreau ◽  
F Bagate ◽  
M Boukantar ◽  
G Saiydoun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Vascular Complication ◽  
Vascular Intervention ◽  
Technical Success Rate ◽  
Surgical Closure ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Distal Perfusion ◽  
Va Ecmo

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background. The approach for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation implantation (VA-ECMO) in patients with cardiogenic shock can be either surgical or percutaneous. Angio-guided percutaneous implantation and explantation could decrease vascular complications. Purpose We sought to describe the feasibility and safety of complete percutaneous angio-guided ECMO implantation and explantation using preclosing. Methods. All consecutive patients who underwent peripheral femoro-femoral VA-ECMO percutaneous implantation for refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest were enrolled in a prospective registry (03/2018-09/2020). Percutaneous preclosing using two closing devices (Perclose ProGlide, Abbott) inserted before cannulation was used in both femoral artery and vein. Explantation was performed using a crossover technique under fluoroscopic guidance. The occurrence of vascular complication was recorded. Results. Forty-nine patients underwent percutaneous VA-ECMO implantation for cardiogenic shock (n = 36) or refractory cardiac arrest (n = 13). Femoral vessel cannulations were successful in all patients and total cannulation time was 21± 8 min. Weaning from ECMO was possible in 23 patients (47%) and 11 (22%) patients were alive at 30-day. Significant vascular complications occurred in 3 patients (6%); all were related to distal perfusion line. One patient experienced major bleeding, and 2 experienced lower limb ischemia requiring vascular intervention (one failure of distal perfusion sheath implantation and one self-uprooting of the reperfusion cannula). Percutaneous decannulation was performed in 17 patients with 16/17 technical success rate. All femoral arteries and veins were properly closed using the pre-closing devices without bleeding on the angiographic control except for one patient in whom surgical closure of the artery was required. Among these patients, none required transfusion for access related significant bleeding and no other vascular complication occurred. Furthermore, no groin infection was observed after full percutaneous implantation and removal of ECMO. Conclusion. Emergent complete percutaneous angio-guided VA-ECMO implantation and explantation using pre-closing technique is an effective and safe strategy in patients referred for refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest.

Peripheral VA-ECMO with direct biventricular decompression for refractory cardiogenic shock

Perfusion ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 493-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant Rao ◽  
Jarrod Mosier ◽  
Joshua Malo ◽  
Vicky Dotson ◽  
Christopher Mogan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Off Pump ◽  
Novel Technique ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Va Ecmo

Cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest are life-threatening emergencies that result in high mortality rates. Veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) via peripheral cannulation is an option for patients who do not respond to conventional therapies. Left ventricular (LV) distention is a major limitation with peripheral VA-ECMO and is thought to contribute to poor recovery and the inability to wean off VA-ECMO. We report on a novel technique that combines peripheral VA-ECMO with off-pump insertion of a trans-apical LV venting cannula and a right ventricular decompression cannula.

A retrospective cohort analysis of percutaneous versus side-graft perfusion techniques for veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock

Perfusion ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 363-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Cakici ◽  
Evren Ozcinar ◽  
Cagdas Baran ◽  
Ahmet Onat Bermede ◽  
Mehmet Cahit Sarıcaoglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Femoral Artery ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Ecmo Support ◽  
Acute Limb Ischemia ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Cannulation Site ◽  
Va Ecmo

Objectives: This study was designed to compare vascular complications and the outcomes of ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous cannulation with distal perfusion catheter (PC-DP) and arterial side-graft perfusion (SGP) techniques in patients who require veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) support for refractory cardiogenic shock (RCS). Methods: We conducted a retrospective, observational cohort study of consequtive patients with RCS treated with VA-ECMO at a single transplant center from March 2010 until August 2015. Overall, 148 patients underwent VA-ECMO for RCS (99 men, aged 56.6 ± 12.0 years; BSA, 1.85 ± 0.19). Patients were categorized based on VA-ECMO perfusion technique into PC-DP via femoral artery and SGP via axillary/femoral artery groups. Results: The median duration of VA-ECMO support was 5 days (range, 8 hours–80 days). Hospital mortality (PC-DP group, 54.7%; SGP group, 64.4%; p=0.23) and overall ECMO survival (PC-DP group, 36.9%; SGP group, 32.2%; p=0.47) was similar between the groups. There were no significant between-group differences in the rate of acute limb ischemia (PC-DP group, 4/75, 5.3%; SGP group, 2/73, 2.7%; p=0.68). However, the rate of surgical/cannulation site bleeding (PC-DP, 9/75 (12%) vs SGP, 18/73 (24.7%), p=0.05) and hyperperfusion syndrome (PC-DP, 2/75 (2.7%) vs SGP, 22/73 (30.1%),p=0.001) were higher in the SGP group than in the PC-DP group. Conclusions: We observed no significant difference in major vascular complications or survival between patients who underwent the PC-DP technique and those who underwent arterial SGP.

scholarly journals Survival after refractory cardiogenic shock is comparable in patients with Impella and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation when adjusted for SAVE score

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petter Schiller ◽  
Laila Hellgren ◽  
Per Vikholm
Keyword(s):  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Long Term Survival ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Va Ecmo

Objectives: Survival after different short-term mechanical circulatory support is difficult to compare because various systems are used and patient disease severity is most often not adjusted for. This study compares the outcome after the use of Impella and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in refractory cardiogenic shock, adjusted for disease severity through the survival after the VA-ECMO (SAVE) score. Methods: Patients with refractory shock treated with either VA-ECMO or Impella between January 2003 and August 2015 were included. Data were analysed to assess short and long-term survival and complications. The SAVE score was calculated for the two groups and outcome was compared adjusted for the SAVE score. Results: There was no difference between VA-ECMO patients ( n=46) and Impella patients ( n=48) in mean age or renal failure. ECMO patients were more often intubated and had lower diastolic blood pressure at device implantation. ECMO patients had a lower SAVE score (–0.4 (6.5)) compared to Impella patients (4.1 (5.4)). There was no difference in intensive care unit survival between ECMO patients 65% (52–80) or Impella patients 63% (55–79), or long-term survival between groups. When stratified into worse (III–IV) or better SAVE class (I–II) there was no difference in survival between the groups. Conclusions: Short and long-term survival is not measurably different among patients treated with Impella or VA-ECMO due to refractory cardiogenic shock, after adjustment for disease severity through the SAVE score.

scholarly journals Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for refractory cardiogenic shock post-cardiac arrest

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 1999-2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Pineton de Chambrun ◽  
Nicolas Bréchot ◽  
Guillaume Lebreton ◽  
Matthieu Schmidt ◽  
Guillaume Hekimian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock

scholarly journals Correction to: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for refractory cardiogenic shock post-cardiac arrest

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (12) ◽  
pp. 1940-1940
Author(s):  
Marc Pineton de Chambrun ◽  
Nicolas Bréchot ◽  
Guillaume Lebreton ◽  
Matthieu Schmidt ◽  
Guillaume Hekimian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock

scholarly journals Successful Treatment of Severe Myocardial Injury Complicated With Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Caused by AOPP Using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Li ◽  
ChunShui Cao ◽  
XiaoLong Luo ◽  
Liang Huang
Keyword(s):  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Myocardial Injury ◽  
Cardiac Toxicity ◽  
Organophosphorus Pesticide ◽  
Pesticide Poisoning ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Refractory Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Va Ecmo ◽  
Ecmo Therapy

Abstract Acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning (AOPP) is a common critical illness observed in clinical practice, and severe AOPP can cause serious cardiac toxicity. We report a case of severe myocardial injury caused by AOPP complicated with refractory cardiogenic shock that was successfully rescued with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) therapy. We suggest that for patients with severe myocardial injury complicated with cardiogenic shock following AOPP, the use of VA-ECMO therapy can improve the prognosis.

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