Current status of ECMO for massive pulmonary embolism
Massive pulmonary embolism (MPE) carries significant 30-day mortality and is characterized by acute right ventricular failure, hypotension, and hypoxia, leading to cardiovascular collapse and cardiac arrest. Given the continued high mortality associated with MPE, there has been ongoing interest in u...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1298686/full |