Early Left Ventricular unLoading by Impella vs Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
Early Left Ventricular unLoading by Impella (ECMELLA) or Intra-aortic Balloon Pump for Cardiogenic Shock in Patients on VA-ECMO
University Hospital, Montpellier
500 participants
Jan 1, 2010
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Over the past decade, VA-ECMO has become the main mechanical support for cardiogenic shock (CS) unresponsive to medical therapy. However, recent studies failed to show any significant survival benefit at 30 days compared to medical treatment for myocardial infarction-related CS. This could be due to the complications of VA-ECMO, such as LV overload and increased LV distension, which can hinder heart recovery. To address this, early LV unloading using devices like IABP or Impella (ECMELLA) may help by reducing LV wall stress and oxygen consumption. However, these techniques carry risks, and their benefit is still unclear. A randomized trial is needed to compare these approaches, but observational studies are also contributing to understanding the best strategies
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Adult patients (more than or =18 years) admitted for cardiogenic shock supported by ECMO+ IABP or ECMELLA between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2023
Exclusion Criteria9
- Ongoing extra-corporeal CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR) at time of ECMO implantation
- Cardiogenic shock with previous prolonged continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) more than 30 minutes
- Acute irreversible neurological injury
- Previous known severe chronic cardiomyopathy (LVEF less than 25%) or awaiting heart transplantation or LVAD implantation
- Contraindication to the implantation of an Impella or IABP
- Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction
- Moribund patient (SAPS more than 90)
- Previous known severe chronic renal or hepatic failure
- Age less than18 years
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Interventions
LV unloading with Impella (ECMELLA) before or within 24 h of ECMO initiation
LV unloading with IABP before or within 24 h of ECMO initiation
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NCT06645990