Table 2. Outcomes.
| Variables | LH vent (−) (n=45) | LH vent (+) (n=25) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECMO running time, days | 7.2±7.1 | 9.2±8.5 | 0.24 |
| Ventilator support, days | 13.9±16.9 | 16.4±11.2 | 0.46 |
| ICU LOS, days | 17.5±21.6 | 25.6±19.8 | 0.11 |
| Hospital LOS, days | 24.0±37.6 | 45.9±48.5 | 0.08 |
| Complications, n (%) | 4 (8.9) | 5 (20.0) | 0.26 |
| Bleeding | 2 (4.4) | 2 (8.0) | |
| Distal malperfusion2 (4.4)3 (12.0)Weaning success, n (%) | 17 (37.8) | 15 (60.0) | 0.08 |
| Survival to discharge, n (%) | 10 (22.2) | 10 (40.0) | 0.11 |
LH, left heart; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; ICU, intensive care unit; LOS, length of stay.