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Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in adults has been used in post-cardiotomy patients who decline hemodynamically. Cardiogenic shock in patients with potential surgically correctable cardiac conditions are at significantly higher risk for post-operative morbidity and mortality. We present experience with a pre-emptive approach of ECMO institution pre-operatively to stabilize patients with cardiogenic shock.