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Recurrent HeartMate 3 Right Ventricular Assist Device Stoppages in a Biventricular Assist Device Carrier.

Authors :
Gasparovic H
Tokic T
Cikes M
Urlic M
Kopjar T
Cerina P
Knezevic I
Perkov D
Milicic D
Biocina B
Source :
The heart surgery forum [Heart Surg Forum] 2023 Jan 31; Vol. 26 (1), pp. E038-E039. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 31.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

A 44-year-old female patient with chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy presented with acute cardiogenic shock requiring ECMO support. Multiple failed weaning trials from temporary mechanical circulatory assistance prompted a transition to staged durable biventricular support. Her course was complicated with recurrent RVAD stoppages. The initial event was treated with pump exchange, while for the subsequent RVAD standstill, we employed a device wash-out and reimplantation strategy. A brief period of circulatory arrest was employed to explore the right-sided cardiac chambers using a single-use bronchoscope.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1522-6662
Volume :
26
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The heart surgery forum
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36856506
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.5165