Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Severe Pericardial Decompression Syndrome: A Case Report.

Ricarte Bratti, Juan P; Brunette, Veronique; Lebon, Jean S; Pellerin, Michel; Lamarche, Yoan · Crit Care Med · 2020

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Abstract

We report a case of a man with tamponade decompression syndrome following pericardial drainage. ICU - Montreal Heart Institute. Case report. Clinical and surgical records. None. Our case adds further concerns in supporting a patient with tamponade decompression syndrome, including mechanical circulatory support, due to the reversible nature of this condition.

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