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Prognostic implications of complications during VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock.
European heart journal. Acute cardiovascular care·October 6, 2026·PMID 42836556
Why it mattersVA-ECMO is increasingly used for cardiogenic shock, yet complication impact on survival has been unclear. This large registry analysis quantifies how specific complications—especially neurologic and pulmonary—dramatically worsen prognosis, informing patient selection, monitoring priorities, and family discussions.
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