Figure 1From: Central extracorporeal life support with left ventricular decompression for the treatment of refractory cardiogenic shock and lung failure Clinical images from a representative patient of our study cohort: Left – Endotracheal tube with overflowing secretions, Right – Transesophageal echocardiography demonstrating dilated left ventricle with stasis despite peripheral ECMO support (CardioHelp™ -System, Maquet, Rastatt, Germany) on admission. Back to article page