Waqas Akhtar
Consultant in cardiology and intensive care with expertise in cardiogenic shock, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support; lead author of the British multisociety guideline on ECMO emergencies.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 46min
ECMO Emergencies
Dr Waqas Akhtar, consultant in cardiology and intensive care who led the British guideline on ECMO emergencies. He discusses why ECMO emergencies matter, differences between VA and VV support, a two-team response model, rapid circuit troubleshooting, flow-based management, training needs, and service design pearls. Practical, focused, and action-oriented.
