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Long-term mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiac assist after cardiovascular surgeryKlaus Distelmaier, Alexander Niessner, Dominik Haider, et al Int Car Med, 2013, 39:1444-1451 This page is only available to Crit-IQ subscribers. To view the rest of this review and gain access to our vast array of critical care teaching tools including podcasts, vodcasts, modules, exam preparation tools, teaching aids and much more, login here, or Become a Member to register |
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This prospective observational study describes the outcomes of 191 patients who received V-A ECMO for support following cardiac surgery. 18% of patients had COPD, which was associated with reduced survival (unadjusted HR 1.74, adjusted 1.62, 95% CI 1.06-2.50, P
In summary COPD is an...