**10. Summary**

In summary, ECMO is a valuable tool for mechanical circulatory support in heart transplant patients. The development of ECMO has a rich history that continues to advance the care of critically ill patients before heart transplant, and in cases with post-op catastrophic complications that were hitherto certain mortality. Advancements in anticoagulation and extracorporeal oxygenation have been fundamental to the development of this technology.

*Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Use in Heart Transplantation DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.114126*
