*Corresponding author:
Kamler M, Heart Center Essen Huttrop, University Hospital Essen, Germany; Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, GermanyReceived: January 09, 2018; Published: January 18, 2018
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.02.000669
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Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a powerful tool for cardio respiratory support in cardiogenic shock. A 24 year old female patient was admitted with acute heart failure due to amphetamine use and emotional stress leading to cardiac arrest. After successful treatment with ECLS the patient was discharged from hospital at day 14.
Abbreviations: ECLS: Extracorporeal Life Support
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