Institutional Experience With Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Massive Pulmonary Embolism: A Retrospective Case Series.

Objective: Despite advances in treatment, massive pulmonary embolism (PE) remains associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The role of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) in the setting of massive PE is evolving and includes potential roles both in initial management and as a rescue strategy.

Design: Single-center case series that reported demographics and outcomes for patients with massive PE who underwent VA ECMO.