Predictors of ECMO Support in Infants with Tachycardia-Induced Cardiomyopathy

The development of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy (TIC) is related to the rate and duration of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Infants may be more susceptible to TIC because early symptoms might be unrecognized. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may improve outcome in patients with SVT and TIC; however, clinical predictors of infants who require ECMO support have not been determined. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of the need for ECMO in infants with SVT and TIC. Sixteen infants 2.3. Infants presenting with SVT and TIC with LVED z -score >2 are at increased risk for requiring ECMO support and early use of ECMO should be considered.