Why the study?
Venoarterial ECMO is associated with neurologic complications, but their impact on long-term outcomes is poorly understood.
Do neurologic complications during venoarterial ECMO increase the risk of death or new disability at 6 months in adult ICU patients?
Do neurologic complications during venoarterial ECMO increase the risk of death or new disability at 6 months in adult ICU patients?
Neurologic complications during venoarterial ECMO are associated with a significantly increased risk of death or new disability at 6 months, primarily driven by higher mortality.
Neurologic complications after VA-ECMO were associated with higher 6-month death or new disability; leaves open whether prevention improves outcomes.
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