Blood-Cleaning filter tested as lifeline for failing hearts
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether adding a special blood filter (CytoSorb) to a heart-lung support machine (VA-ECMO) could help stabilize critically ill patients with cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition where the heart can't pump enough blood. Researchers randomly assigned 42…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christian Schulze • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC