Heart Failure Focus

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Author: American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN)

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Nurse-Led ECMO — What we can learn from a Center of Excellence
Episode 11
Thursday, 18 September, 2025

Chris interviews Melissa Fix, BSN, is the program manager for temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) at Keck Medical Center, University of Southern California. She specializes in the care of patients with advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and complex cardiothoracic surgical needs, with a particular focus on advancing a nurse-led ECMO model. This episode was made possible through grant funding from Abbott.