Right Atrial Compression From Biodebris Associated With Long-Term Left Ventricular Assist Device Support.

Biodebris surrounding HVAD (Medtronic) intrapericardial centrifugal-flow left ventricular assist device outflow cannulas is common and appears to accumulate over time. We recently encountered 2 patients on long-term HVAD support with right atrial compression from such biodebris, prompting a review of our institution's HVAD cohort to better understand this phenomenon. ().

Case report: paradoxically reversible perfusion defects on vasodilator stress imaging in a case of metastatic coronary compression.

Background: Patients with malignancy who experience metastasis to cardiac structures may exhibit ST-segment elevations and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) through poorly understood pathophysiologic mechanisms. We present a case in which vasodilator stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance provides unique insight into one such patient who suffered from recurrent episodes resembling ACS.

Case Summary: A 58-year-old male with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma presented with refractory angina and dynamic inferior electrocardiogram changes.