NYMC Faculty Publications
Axillary Artery Cannulation for Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Cardiogenic Shock
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.10.035
Journal Title
JTCVS Techniques
First Page
62
Last Page
71
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2021
Department
Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the outcomes of axillary artery (AX) and femoral artery (FA) cannulation for veno-arterial extracorporeal membraneous oxygenation (VA-ECMO).
METHODS: From 2009 to 2019, 371 patients who were supported with VA-ECMO for cardiogenic shock were compared based on the arterial cannulation site: AX (n = 218) versus FA (n = 153).
RESULTS: Patients in the AX group were older (61 years vs 58 years,
CONCLUSIONS: AX cannulation for VA-ECMO is a safe and effective alternative to FA cannulation. It can be considered especially for patients with limited groin access, peripheral vascular disease, or for primary graft failure after heart transplant.
Recommended Citation
Ohira, S., Malekan, R., Goldberg, J. B., Lansman, S. L., Spielvogel, D., Kai, M., & Collaborators. (2021). Axillary Artery Cannulation for Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Cardiogenic Shock. JTCVS Techniques, 5, 62-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.10.035