Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Transplant. Sep 18, 2025; 15(3): 102078
Published online Sep 18, 2025. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v15.i3.102078
Table 2 Comparison of survival outcomes in a cohort of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients with direct vs consultative advanced heart failure and transplant involvement

Total (n = 51)
With direct AHFTC role (n = 21)
With consultative AHFTC role (n = 30)
Unadjusted odds ratio
P value
Adjusted odds ratio1
P value
Total survival after decannulation (%)32/51 (63)15/21 (71)17/30 (57)1.6 (0.5-5.6)0.461.6 (0.4-5.6)0.49
Total survival to 30 days post discharge (%)23/51 (45)14/21 (67)9/30 (30)4.7 (1.4-15)0.015.3 (1.5-19)0.01
VA survival after decannulation (%)17/26 (65)8/11 (73)9/15 (60)2.25 (0.4-14.6)0.402.20 (0.3-16)0.43
VA survival to 30 days post discharge (%)10/26 (38)7/11 (64)3/15 (20)7.0 (1.2-40.8)0.036.4 (1.0-41.7)0.05
VV survival after decannulation. (%)15/25 (60)7/10 (70)8/15 (53)1.7 (0.6-5.9)0.431.8 (0.7-6.1)0.45
VV survival to 30 days post discharge (%)13/25 (52)7/10 (70)6/15 (40)3.5 (0.6-19.2)0.154.8 (0.71-32.2)0.11