Refractory cardiogenic shock in a patient with β-thalassemia major requiring mechanical circulatory support: Case report and literature review

Abstract

Iron overload cardiomyopathy secondary to β-thalassemia major is a potentially reversible condition managed with chelation and medical hemodynamic support, as bridge-to-recovery or transplant. We describe our experience, and challenges faced, in a pediatric patient with iron overload cardiomyopathy secondary to β-thalassemia major, requiring biventricular MCS.

Keywords: cardiomyopathy; paediatrics; surgery; transition.