Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for the treatment of respiratory compromise.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for the purpose of intervening upon profound cardiovascular or pulmonary compromise has proven to be a worthy intervention. Technological advancements have allowed this mode of therapy to become more effective and widespread. Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is a commonly used strategy to help manage patients with pulmonary dysfunction refractory to traditional management methods.

Outcomes of convergent atrial fibrillation ablation with continuous rhythm monitoring.

Background: Outcomes of catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation (PeAF) are suboptimal. The convergent procedure (CP) may offer improved efficacy by combining endocardial and epicardial ablation.

Methods: We reviewed 113 consecutive patients undergoing the CP at our institution.

Assessment of Commonly Used Frailty Markers for High- and Extreme-Risk Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

Background: The effect of frailty on outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remains incompletely understood. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of four commonly used frailty markers as predictors of early and late outcomes among patients undergoing TAVR.

Methods: A review was performed of 361 high- and extreme-risk patients undergoing TAVR from 2011 to 2015.