Exploring the influence of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support on neurodevelopmental outcomes in paediatric cardiac patients: a systematic review

• Published in: Cardiology in the young Vol. 35; no. 5; p. 888
• Main Authors: Francis, Jeevan, Chandiramani, Ashwini, George, Alan, George, Joseph, Jones, Tim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.05.2025
• Subjects: Child; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - methods; Heart Defects, Congenital - complications; Heart Failure - complications; Heart Failure - therapy; Humans; Neurodevelopmental Disorders - etiology; ECMO; Mechanical circulatory support; CHD

Mechanical circulatory support, and specifically extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, plays a critical role in managing paediatric cardiac patients with severe heart failure. Whilst these technologies are vital for bridging patients to recovery or heart transplantation, it is imperative to study th...