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Because significantly higher mortality is observed in elderly patients undergoing venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for refractory cardiogenic shock, decision-making in this setting is challenging. We aimed to elucidate predictors of unfavorable outcomes in these elderly (≥ 70 yr) patients. Analysis of international worldwide extracorporeal life support organization registry. Refractory cardiogenic shock due to various etiologies (cardiac arrest excluded). Elderly patients (≥ 70 yr). Venoarterial extracorporeal membran