J Cardiothorac Surg
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J Cardiothorac Surg · Mar 2014
Central extracorporeal life support with left ventricular decompression for the treatment of refractory cardiogenic shock and lung failure.
The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the effects and functional outcome of central extracorporeal life support (ECLS) with left ventricular decompression for the treatment of refractory cardiogenic shock and lung failure. ⋯ We strongly recommend left ventricular decompression in refractory cardiogenic shock and lung failure to avoid pulmonary edema, left heart distension and facilitate myocardial recovery.