Use of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Isolated Right Heart Failure: A Bridge to Transplantation.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2017
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.02.058
Abstract
Acute myocarditis may lead to left ventricular dysfunction and subsequent need for cardiac transplantation. We describe a 15-month-old child who presented with right heart failure of unclear cause. Echocardiography showed normal left ventricular function; however, right ventricular function was markedly reduced. The patient required extracorporeal membrane oxygenation followed by placement of a right-sided Berlin EXCOR ventricular assist device. There was little recovery, and the child underwent cardiac transplantation. Subsequent pathologic examination revealed lymphocytic myocarditis. We believe this is the first use of an isolated right ventricular assist device as a bridge to heart transplantation.
Journal Title
The Annals of thoracic surgery
Volume
104
Issue
2
First Page
155
Last Page
155
MeSH Keywords
Echocardiography; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; Heart Failure; Heart Transplantation; Heart-Assist Devices; Humans; Infant; Male
Keywords
Echocardiography; Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; Heart Failure; Heart Transplantation; Heart-Assist Devices; Humans; Infant; Male
Recommended Citation
Beissel DJ, Birnbaum BF, Barnes AP, O'Brien JE, Turk EM, St Louis JD. Use of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Isolated Right Heart Failure: A Bridge to Transplantation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104(2):e155-e156. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.02.058