Early Cardiac Catheterization Leads to Shortened Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Run Duration

ConclusionsCardiac catheterization is safe in pediatric ECLS patients and an earlier catheterization is associated with shorter duration of ECLS and improved hospital survival. Diagnostic cardiac catheterization should be considered in patients who remain dependent on ECLS after several days of support.

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Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - January 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Christopher R. Burke, Titus Chan, Agustin E. Rubio, David M. McMullan Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research

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