Association of VA-ECMO support and long-term quality of life after post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock: experience from a prospective cohort - Takeaways - MDSpire

Association of VA-ECMO support and long-term quality of life after post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock: experience from a prospective cohort

  • By

  • Aurélie Besnard

  • Pauline Dureau

  • Johann Perrier

  • Sarah Makoudi

  • Audrey Boll

  • Julien Amour

  • Baptiste Duceau

  • Antoine Borouchaki

  • Nima Djavidi

  • Aymeric Lancelot

  • Guillaume Lebreton

  • Geoffroy Hariri

  • Adrien Bouglé

  • February 12, 2026

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    Post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock affects 2–6% of cardiac surgery patients, with 40% of ICU survivors experiencing post-intensive care syndrome.

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    VA-ECMO is a common life-saving support for PC-CS but is linked to complications that can negatively impact long-term quality of life.

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    Patients with a history of VA-ECMO had significantly lower physical health scores compared to those without, indicating persistent challenges in daily activities.

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    Overall, survivors of PC-CS reported satisfactory quality of life, but physical health was more affected than mental health after VA-ECMO.

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    Structured post-ICU follow-up and physical rehabilitation programs are essential for improving outcomes in ECMO survivors.

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Association of VA-ECMO support and long-term quality of life after post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock: experience from a prospective cohort

  • by Aurélie Besnard, Pauline Dureau, Johann Perrier, Sarah Makoudi, Audrey Boll, Julien Amour, Baptiste Duceau, Antoine Borouchaki, Nima Djavidi, Aymeric Lancelot, Guillaume Lebreton, Geoffroy Hariri, Adrien Bouglé

  • February 12, 2026

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