First experience with the new extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system Colibrì.

Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used for circulatory or pulmonary support not only in-hospital but also out-of-hospital. Small dimensions and a lightweight design are important, especially for out-of-hospital use but also for intra-hospital transportation of patients who require ECMO support. We share our first experience with the new Colibrì ECMO system.

Impact of Age on Endothelial Function of Saphenous Vein Grafts in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Background: An intact and functionally preserved endothelial layer in the graft is crucial for myocardial perfusion and graft patency after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). We hypothesized that old age is a risk factor for decreased endothelial function of bypass grafts. Thus, we investigated the impact of age in patients treated with CABG on endothelial function in saphenous vein grafts.

Cardiogenic shock with highly complicated course after influenza A virus infection treated with vva-ECMO and Impella CP (ECMELLA): a case report.

Background: The value of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in cardiogenic shock, especially the combination of the ECMELLA approach (Impella combined with ECMO), remains controversial.

Case Presentation: A previously healthy 33-year-old female patient was submitted to a local emergency department with a flu-like infection and febrile temperatures up to 39 °C. The patient was tested positive for type-A influenza, however negative for SARS-CoV-2.