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Peripheral Versus Central Cannulation for Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO): A Meta-Analysis of Bleeding and Vascular Complications

This meta-analysis of 15 studies (2,913 patients) compares peripheral and central cannulation strategies for VA-ECMO in refractory cardiogenic shock. Peripheral access significantly reduced major

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Feb 16, 2026

Bilateral Femoral Cannulation Is Associated With Reduced Severe Limb Ischemia-Related Complications Compared With Unilateral Femoral Cannulation in Adult Peripheral Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Results From the Extracorporeal Life Support Registry

This retrospective cohort study compared unilateral and bilateral femoral cannulation strategies for peripheral venoarterial ECMO and found no significant difference in overall limb ischemia

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Jan 26, 2024