| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881612 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Bridge to bridge is a successful concept for selected patients with cardiogenic shock. During ECMO support, patients can be evaluated for comorbidities. For patients with a combination of risk factors (status post-cardiopulmonary resuscitation, elevated lactate levels, and impaired liver function), VAD implantation should be considered very carefully.
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Authors
Daniel MD, Elfriede MD, Gerhard MD, Juliane MD, Christoph MD, Raimund MD, Guenther MD, Herwig MD,