Cardiac allograft failure: successful use of biventricular assist device.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Nonspecific primary allograft dysfunction is an important cause of perioperative death in cardiac transplant recipients. We report a case of severe nonspecific allograft dysfunction that was ultimately reversible after 18 days of biventricular mechanical circulatory support. Allograft recovery was echocardiographically recognized by a positive inotropic response to isoproterenol and milrinone. This case illustrates the potential for recovery of even extreme allograft dysfunction.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Output, Low
- Graft Rejection
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart-Assist Devices