Echocardiographic assessment of myocardial function and mechanics during veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Background: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) plays a fundamental role in the management of patients supported with extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). In light of fluctuating clinical states, serial monitoring of cardiac function is required. Formal quantification of ventricular paramet...

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Main Authors: David G Platts, Kenji Shiino, Jonathan Chan, Darryl J Burstow, Gregory M Scalia, John F Fraser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2019-05-01
Series:Echo Research and Practice
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Online Access:https://erp.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/echo/aop/erp-18-0071.xml