Complications associated with the use of left ventricular assist device therapy in an adult patient with Ebstein's anomaly.

Selzman, Craig H; Desjardins, Georges; Patel, Amit N; Davis, Erin; Dick, Sara; Stehlik, Josef · Ann Thorac Surg · 2012

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This case describes issues related to left ventricular assist device placement in an adult with ischemic heart disease with well-compensated Ebstein's anomaly who subsequently developed severe right heart dysfunction. We discuss strategies for dealing with this rare but structurally important congenital heart defect.

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