Useful central mechanical circulatory support system for critical biventricular heart failure associated with high pulmonary vascular resistance

Peripheral veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a powerful life-saving tool; however, it can sometimes induce severe pulmonary edema in patients with critical heart failure. We report favorable outcomes in critically ill patients by using a central ECMO system with an innovative blood perfusion method.