Peripheral VA-ECMO left ventricular dysfunction: A combined biventricular assistance two case-report.
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2022;
69:583-586. [PMID:
36241508 DOI:
10.1016/j.redare.2021.04.007]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
We report 2 patients with cardiogenic shock that developed severe left ventricular dysfunction due to a non-opening aortic valve while on peripheral VA-ECMO (Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator). Patients were managed combining a LV (Left Ventricle) mechanical assist device, and central VA - ECMO to support the right ventricle, thus providing full circulatory and respiratory assistance. Patients were able to bridge to cardiac transplantation. We therefore recommend such combination in patients with severe LV dysfunction while on p-ECMO (peripheral ECMO) support.
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