Early balloon pump use after heart-lung bypass
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a heart pump (IABP) early after starting a life support machine (VA-ECMO) helps people recover from cardiogenic shock. It looks for patients whose heart is not pumping well despite support.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have cardiogenic shock (very low blood pressure, high lactic acid, and signs of organs not getting enough blood)
- You are already on a heart-lung bypass machine (VA-ECMO) for heart failure
- You do not have severe aortic valve problems or a torn aorta
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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