Complications associated with the use of left ventricular assist device therapy in an adult patient with Ebstein's anomaly.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.06.063.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Ebstein Anomaly
- Heart Ventricles
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Prosthesis Implantation
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right