Suture-based vs. pure plug-based vascular closure devices for VA-ECMO decannulation–A retrospective observational study

BackgroundVeno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is a valuable treatment option for patients in cardiogenic shock, but complications during decannulation may worsen the overall outcome. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of suture-based to pu...

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Main Authors: Clemens Scherer, Hans Theiss, Mario Istrefi, Leonhard Binzenhöfer, Danny Kupka, Thomas Stocker, Enzo Lüsebrink, Era Stambollxhiu, Ahmed Alemic, Tobias Petzold, Konstantin Stark, Simon Deseive, Daniel Braun, Dominik Joskowiak, Sven Peterss, Jörg Hausleiter, Christian Hagl, Steffen Massberg, Martin Orban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1106114/full