A case report of thrombotic complete obstruction of the ascending aorta as a complication of Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: steps to prevent thrombosis

Abstract Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) is an essential device in the field of emergency and intensive-care medicine. However, long-term use of VA-ECMO has various severe complications, including thrombosis. Case presentation A 60-year-old man underwent his thi...

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Main Authors: Tasuku Nishihara, Natsuko Kudamatsu, Taisuke Hamada, Yukihiro Nakata, Waichi Yamamoto, Hideyuki Nandate, Kenji Namiguchi, Takashi Nishimura, Hironori Izutani, Toshihiro Yorozuya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01239-3