ECMO in Cardiogenic Shock

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-support technique used when a person's heart or lungs are severely compromised and cannot provide adequate oxygenation to the body's organs. It involves temporarily diverting a portion of the blood outside the body to a machine that oxygenates it...

• Cardiogenic shock is defined by impaired myocardial performance, leading to decreased cardiac output, organ hypoperfusion, and hypoxia. Diagnostic criteria involve hypotension unresponsive to volume resuscitation, along with evidence of end-organ hypoperfusion such as decreased urine output and altered mental status. Early recognition and intervention are critical due to high mortality rates.