Recurrent HeartMate 3 Right Ventricular Assist Device Stoppages in a Biventricular Assist Device Carrier

Heart Surg Forum. 2023 Jan 31;26(1):E038-E039. doi: 10.1532/hsf.5165.

Abstract

A 44-year-old female patient with chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy presented with acute cardiogenic shock requiring ECMO support. Multiple failed weaning trials from temporary mechanical circulatory assistance prompted a transition to staged durable biventricular support. Her course was complicated with recurrent RVAD stoppages. The initial event was treated with pump exchange, while for the subsequent RVAD standstill, we employed a device wash-out and reimplantation strategy. A brief period of circulatory arrest was employed to explore the right-sided cardiac chambers using a single-use bronchoscope.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dextrocardia*
  • Female
  • Heart Arrest*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Shock, Cardiogenic