RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Rizzo, Toni
T1 ECLS as an “Airbridge” to Advanced Durable Therapies for Heart Failure
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 24
SP 26
OP 27
DO 10.1177/155989771424019
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/24/26.abstract
AB Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) may be indicated for patients with refractory cardiogenic shock as a bridge to cardiac transplant or for long-term mechanical circulatory support. In the French territories of the Caribbean, the ECLS is available for emergency cases, but heart transplantation and long-term circulatory assistance are not. This article discusses the feasibility of transatlantic ECLS-assisted patient transfers.