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Fig. 4

From: Functional evaluation of sublingual microcirculation indicates successful weaning from VA-ECMO in cardiogenic shock

Fig. 4

a Data from individual successful weaning attempts (n = 10), in which 8 demonstrated sustained or increased total vessel density (TVD) independently from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) flow. Two weaning attempts showed decreased TVD after reducing the ECMO flow. b Data from individual unsuccessful weaning attempts (n = 9), in which 8 demonstrated non-sustained or declining TVD during 50% ECMO flow. One weaning attempt showed sustained TVD after reducing the ECMO flow in contrast to clinical judgment. However, the TVD was lower than the cutoff 14.3 mm/mm2

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