Abstract
This pictorial review provides the principles of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support and associated CT imaging features with emphasis on the hemodynamic changes and possible imaging pitfalls encountered. It is important that radiologists in ECMO centers apply well-designed imaging protocols and familiarize themselves with post-contrast CT imaging findings in patients on ECMO.
Keywords:
CT; Cardiopulmonary bypass; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
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Aorta, Thoracic / physiopathology
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Contrast Media / administration & dosage
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Contrast Media / pharmacokinetics
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / classification
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / methods*
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Female
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Heart-Assist Devices
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Hemodynamics / physiology*
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Humans
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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / instrumentation
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Multidetector Computed Tomography*
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Regional Blood Flow / physiology
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Retrospective Studies
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / diagnostic imaging
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Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / physiopathology