Modalities and Effects of Left Ventricle Unloading on Extracorporeal Life support: a Review of the Current Literature

Introduction/Aim Veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V‐A ECMO ) support is increasingly used in refractory cardiogenic shock and cardiac arrest, but is characterized by a rise in afterload of the left ventricle ( LV ) which may ultimately either further impair or delay cardiac contractility improvement. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview regarding the different LV venting techniques and results currently...