Use of left ventricular assist device for cardiomyopathy associated with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita

J Artif Organs. 2014 Dec;17(4):364-5. doi: 10.1007/s10047-014-0781-1. Epub 2014 Jun 28.

Abstract

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is characterized by contractions of multiple joints present at birth. AMC is rarely associated with cardiomyopathy. We present a case of a young man with dilated cardiomyopathy associated with AMC admitted with rapidly deteriorating severe heart failure who was offered left ventricular assist device as a bridge to transplant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthrogryposis / complications*
  • Cardiomyopathies / complications
  • Cardiomyopathies / surgery*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome