Publications by authors named "Helene Prunet"
Arch Cardiovasc Dis
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- Severe primary graft dysfunction is a major cause of death within 30 days after heart transplantation, and this study evaluates the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in these cases.
- Out of 397 heart transplant patients studied, 15.1% experienced severe primary graft dysfunction needing VA-ECMO, with a significant portion (53.3%) surviving to discharge.
- Key factors influencing in-hospital mortality included pre-transplant inotropic support, total ischemic time, and blood transfusion within 48 hours, indicating areas for improving patient outcomes.
