Advanced mechanical circulatory support for post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock: a 20-year outcome analysis in a non-transplant unit

Maziar Khorsandi, Kasra Shaikhrezai, Sai Prasad, Renzo Pessotto, W. S. G. Walker, Geoffrey Berg, Vipin Zamvar

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery · 2016 · 46 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

Our survival rate is similar to that reported in several previous studies. However, the use of AMCS for refractory PCCS is associated with serious complications. The survivors in our cohort appear to maintain an acceptable quality of life.

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