Objective: Post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) occurs in 2-6% of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, and 1% of cardiac surgery patients will require mechanical circulatory support using Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VA-ECMO). Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a frequent complication in this population and negatively impacts the survival. We aimed to determine whether the timing of ECMO implantation influences the renal prognosis of these patients.
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