Impacts of early cardiac catheterization for children with congenital heart disease supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Background: Cardiac catheterization is often required for patients on extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) support, though its efficacy remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the impact of catheterization on successful ECMO weaning.

Methods: This is a single-center retrospective study from 2000 to 2014.