Simultaneous use of an implanted defibrillator and ventricular assist device.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A left ventricular assist device was placed as a bridge to cardiac transplantation in a 51-year-old man with cardiogenic shock. Placement of the left ventricular assist device occurred 5 years after implantation of an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator. The implantable cardioverter/defibrillator discharged appropriately during ventricular assist device support to terminate episodes of sustained ventricular tachycardia without causing malfunction of the ventricular assist device.
Medical subject headings
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Myocardial Infarction
- Shock, Cardiogenic