In:
ASAIO Journal, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 68, No. 5 ( 2022-05), p. e80-e83
Abstract:
Fixed pulmonary hypertension (FPH) is a contraindication for heart transplantation (HTX). However, this condition might be reversed by continuous left-ventricular unloading with a left-ventricular assist device. We present a case of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with extensive left-ventricular endocardial calcification and severe FPH (systolic pulmonary artery pressure, 102 mm Hg). To bridge the patient to candidacy for HTX, two Abbott HeartMate 3 ventricular assist devices were implanted in a total artificial heart (TAH) configuration (“HeartMate 6”). Before TAH implantation, an Abbott CardioMEMS pressure sensor was implanted to assess reversal of FPH before listing for HTX.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1058-2916
DOI:
10.1097/MAT.0000000000001480
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2022
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2083312-X