ECMO VA emergencies - left ventricular distension / 91-C-EM-19
- ICU-diagrams.com
- Jun 30, 2023
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Art.Nr.: 91-C-EM-19
The problem of left ventricular distension with subsequent ejection reduction and increased heart work is not uncommon after cardiosurgery with heart-lung machine. It can similarly occur during prolonged va ecmo therapy and must be resolved promptly to avoid myocardial damage.
