Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2877247 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in advanced refractory AMI-CS is associated with acceptable outcomes in a well-selected population. The ECMO in patients with an acute decompensation of a chronic CM should be carefully considered, to avoid futile support.
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Authors
Christian A. MD, Rodolfo V. MD, Yoshiya MD, PhD, Diana MPH, BSN, Penny L. MD, Suresh MD, Oscar C. MD, Catalin MD, Jay K. MD, Robert L. MD,