Publications by authors named "Nelleke M J P Bos"
Article Synopsis
- Post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) is a severe condition after heart surgery, associated with high mortality rates of up to 90%, and the effectiveness of veno-arterial ECMO compared to conservative treatment is unclear.
- A study analyzed 220 PCCS patients from over 7,000 cardiac surgeries, revealing that those on ECMO had a 60% in-hospital mortality rate versus 85% for those treated conservatively, along with better recovery of plasma lactate levels and end-organ performance.
- The findings suggest that ECMO could significantly improve outcomes for PCCS patients, indicating the need for further research into its benefits compared to traditional treatments.
