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ArticleTurk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi2026

The impact of vasoactive inotropic score values on mortality and ECMO-related complications in children.

Murat Koç, Sercan Tak, Vehbi Doğan, Ali Kutsal

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Article in Turk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Murat KoçDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-4555-2151
Sercan TakDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-6086-3874
Vehbi DoğanDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-2742-3209
Ali KutsalDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0003-3444-3419

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Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides life-saving support but carries considerable risks, particularly in neonates and postcardiotomy patients. The vasoactive inotropic score (VIS), which measures cardiovascular support, shows potential as a prognostic marker; however, its role in ECMO remains underexplored. This study aims to assess the impact of vasoactive inotropic score values on mortality and ECMO-related complications in patients undergoing ECMO due to cardiopulmonary failure. Methods: We analyzed 106 pediatric patients who underwent ECMO between January 2011 and January 2021. The demographics, ECMO indications, cannulation strategies, VIS at initiation, complications, and outcomes were reviewed. The primary endpoint was in-hospital mortality. ROC curve analysis and multivariate logistic regression evaluated the prognostic utility of VIS and ECMO-related complications. Results: The in-hospital mortality rate was 57.5%, which was higher among neonates (78.6%), infants (62.0%), and patients who underwent central VA ECMO. VIS at cannulation was independently associated with mortality in multivariate analysis (median VIS: 28 in non-survivors Conclusion: A VIS score ≥28 at ECMO initiation strongly predicted in-hospital mortality. Renal complications substantially worsen clinical outcomes. Incorporating VIS into risk stratification protocols and implementing strategies to prevent major complications may improve prognosis of pediatric patients on ECMO.

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congenital heart diseaseExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationmortalitypostoperative complications

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