ECMO use in Advanced Heart Failure
Presenter
Nasrien E. Ibrahim, MD, MPH, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Nasrien E. Ibrahim, MD, MPH, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and mechanisms of ECMO and its application in managing advanced heart failure, including patient selection criteria and contraindications.
- Explore the clinical evidence supporting the efficacy and outcomes of ECMO therapy in advanced heart failure, including survival rates, quality of life improvements, and potential complications.
- Gain insights into the interdisciplinary approach to ECMO management in advanced heart failure, including the roles of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, critical care specialists, and allied healthcare professionals, emphasizing collaborative decision-making, patient monitoring, and post-ECMO care strategies.
Keywords: Cardiogenic Shock and Heart Failure