A contrast echocardiography-based protocol to rule out thrombus in Venous-Arterial ECMO: A proof of concept

Abstract

Using an ultrasound-enhancing agent (UEA) has several indications, especially in diagnosing left ventricular thrombus. Herein, we present three cases of patients who were candidates for venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, among whom thrombus was ruled out via contrast echocardiography. The use of a UEA in these patients was a novel approach.

Keywords: ECMO; contrast echocardiography; thrombus.