Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for treatment of cardiogenic shock: clinical experiences in 45 adult patients.

Objective: Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is an established treatment option in patients with cardiogenic shock. This report reviews our 3-year experience with this support system with respect to early and midterm outcome, as well as predictors of survival.

Methods: From January 2003 until November 2006, 45 (0.

Antegrade cerebral perfusion for acute type A aortic dissection in 120 consecutive patients.

Background: Treatment of acute type A aortic dissection remains a surgical challenge because of prolonged operative times, bleeding complications, and a considerable risk of neurologic morbidity and mortality. The following study investigates clinical results after modification of perfusion technique for cardiopulmonary bypass as well as temperature management.

Methods: Between January 2000 and August 2006, 120 consecutive patients underwent repair of acute type A dissection.