Erschienen in:
The Heart Surgery Forum, 26 (2023) 1, Seite E038-E039
Sprache:
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DOI:
10.1532/hsf.5165
ISSN:
1522-6662;
1098-3511
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<jats:p>A 44-year-old female patient with chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy presented with acute cardiogenic shock requiring ECMO support. Multiple failed weaning trials from temporary mechanical circulatory assistance prompted a transition to staged durable biventricular support. Her course was complicated with recurrent RVAD stoppages. The initial event was treated with pump exchange, while for the subsequent RVAD standstill, we employed a device wash-out and reimplantation strategy. A brief period of circulatory arrest was employed to explore the right-sided cardiac chambers using a single-use bronchoscope.</jats:p>