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The National Ambulance Service unit transported the patient to our clinic for further treatment. Due to the trauma and therapeutic INR, a CT scan was performed and ruled out bleeding. Echocardiography described severely decreased left ventricular function. Coronary angiography was negative. Due to the therapeutic refractory circulatory and respiratory failure against intensive care, VA-ECMO implantation was indicated. After four days of ECMO treatment, the patient\u2019s circulation was stabilized without neurological deficit, and the functions of the end organs were normalized. Cardiac MRI showed no exact etiology behind SCA. ICD was implanted due to VF and SCA. The patient was discharged after 19 days of hospitalization. Conclusion: This case report points out that the early application of mechanical circulatory support could be an outcome-determinant therapeutic modality. 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