AIM: To highlight an optimal collaborative strategy of three different levels of specialized care cardiac centres. BACKGROUND: Refractory cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition. A myocardial recovery is not achieved in many cases despite all efforts and subsequently the heart transplantation remains an ultimate option. Thereby, the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) followed by a ventricular assist device in staged bridging provides an attractive approach. CASE REPORT: We report on an optimal cooperation of PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) centre with ELSO (extracorporeal life support organization) centre and transplant centre in a patient suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction (RCSMI) complicated by left ventricle free wall rupture with pericardial tamponade. CONCLUSION: The interhospital collaboration can be essential in the context of patients with RCSMI. The use of ECMO enables safe interhospital transport and gains time for further diagnostic and therapeutic steps in such critically ill patients.

2nd Department of Medicine Department of Cardiovascular Medicine 1st Faculty of Medicine Charles University Prague and General University Hospital Prague

2nd Department of Surgery Cardiovascular Surgery 1st Faculty of Medicine Charles University Prague and General University Hospital Prague

Cardiovascular Surgery Department IKEM Prague

Department of Cardiology Bulovka Hospital Prague Czech Republic

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Mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock and post-myocardial infarction mechanical complications