Clinical Focus ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (11): 973-977.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2025.11.002

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Analysis of factors influencing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation combined with intra-aortic balloon pump in the treatment of cardiac shock

Shi Huili(), Wang Peipei, Ma Dongpu, Yang Yanpeng   

  1. Cardiac Care Unit, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450007,China
  • Received:2025-08-18 Online:2025-11-20 Published:2025-12-02
  • Contact: Shi Huili E-mail:shaiya331259834@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the factors influencing the success of rescue using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) combined with an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS). Methods A total of 40 CS patients who received veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) combined with IABP for cardiopulmonary support during rescue in the Cardiac Care Unit of Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University between December 2018 and December 2023 were selected. Based on rescue outcomes, patients were divided into the survival group (n=17) and the death group (n=23). Clinical data of both groups were collected and analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the factors influencing the successful rescue. Results Patients in the survival group had significantly lower age, lactate levels, time to restoration of spontaneous rhythm, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels on admission compared to the death group (P<0.05). The primary disease was resolved in 100% of patients in the survival group and 21.7% in the death group, showing a significant difference (P<0.05). No significant differences were found between the two groups in the proportion of malignant arrhythmias occurring during rescue and the worst left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) levels during hospitalization (P>0.05). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that longer time to restore spontaneous rhythm, higher maximum lactic acid in blood gas analysis and older age predicted a higher risk of death(P<0.05,OR>1). The higher minimum standard residual base and higher minimum pH in blood gas analysis predicted a lower risk of death (P<0.05, OR<1). Conclusion When using ECMO combined with IABP to rescue CS patients, timely resolution of the primary disease may be key to successful rescue. Shortening the time to restore spontaneous rhythm and maintaining internal homeostasis may be important components of successful rescue.

Key words: shock, cardiogenic, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intra-aortic balloon pumping, rescue

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