Retrospective Analysis of Multiple Organ Failure Cases; Effectiveness and Limitations of Mechanical Circulatory Assistance

Abstract

Retrospective analysis was carried out in 15 dead cases of multiple organ failure which were applied clinically with mechanical circulatory assist device, such as intraaortic balloon pumping and left ventricular assist device. In conclusion it was suggested that low output syndrome and renal failure were the most popular causes of MOF and it might be possible to reduce its incidence by maintaining adequate systemic blood flow under heart lung machine and coronary flow with cold cardioplegic solution. Mechanical assist device had its limitations against multiple organ failure that was progressed preoperatively and intraoperatively.