Replacement of the Right SynCardia Ventricle Due to Membrane Rupture

Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May;113(5):e323-e325. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.08.001. Epub 2021 Aug 18.

Abstract

Biventricular heart failure remains a major challenge, and the total artificial heart faces hurdles, particularly in long-term application. Ventricular membrane rupture of a total artificial heart is a feared complication and often implies a fatal outcome. Herein we present the first case of successful and effective replacement of a total artificial heart right ventricle due to membrane rupture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • DiGeorge Syndrome*
  • Heart Failure* / etiology
  • Heart Failure* / surgery
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery
  • Heart, Artificial*
  • Humans
  • Replantation