Open AccessManagement of vascular complications of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation
Author(s) -
Anil K. Pillai,
Zabeer Bhatti,
Andrew John Bosserman,
Manoj Mathew,
Vaidehi Kaza,
Sanjeeva P. Kalva
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.83
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2223-3660
pISSN - 2223-3652
DOI - 10.21037/cdt.2018.01.11
Subject(s) - medicine , limb ischemia , complication , oxygenation , ischemia , intensive care medicine , surgery , anesthesia , cardiology
Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a well-established treatment for cardiopulmonary failure. Based on the requirement for cardiac and or respiratory support different configurations of ECMO circuits are utilized. Vascular complication of ECMO constitutes the most important determinant of treatment outcomes. The complications are primarily related to limb ischemia, vascular injury, hemorrhage, and infection. Endovascular and surgical treatment options are the cornerstone for managing vascular complications of ECMO.