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When the Heart and Lungs need support: Kauvery Centre for ECMO & Advanced Life Support

: 06-Nov-2026   |   :Dr. K. Madhan Kumar, Director – ECMO & VAD | Senior Consultant – Cardiothoracic & Transplant Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani

At Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, advanced life-support technology and multidisciplinary expertise come together to support patients facing complex medical emergencies. When the heart or lungs begin to fail, some critically ill patients may require additional support despite conventional treatment. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced life-support technique that temporarily supports heart and lung function by […]