Centrimag right ventricular support after tricuspid valvectomy for endocarditis.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.01.021.
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Abstract
Recurrent endocarditis of a bioprosthetic tricuspid valve is a challenging condition, which sometimes requires complete valvectomy. We report a case in which a right ventricular assist device, a Thoratec Centrimag Blood Pump (Thoratec Corp., Pleasanton, CA), was successfully used for temporary hemodynamic support to protect the right ventricle until the new tricuspid bioprosthesis could be safely implanted.
Medical subject headings
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Diseases
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Prosthesis Failure
- Tricuspid Valve