AI Article Synopsis

  • Systemic right ventricular failure is frequently seen in patients with transposition of the great arteries, and some may need a ventricular assist device, like HeartMate 3.
  • The paper discusses the successful two-stage implantation of HeartMate 3 in a patient with complex health issues, including severe pectus excavatum and high HLA sensitization.
  • Key learning points include recognizing the challenges of HeartMate 3 implantation in those with congenital heart disease and acknowledging that despite these challenges, it can be a viable option for severe heart failure.

Article Abstract

Unlabelled: Systemic right ventricular failure is a common finding in patients with transposition of the great arteries. Some of these patients require ventricular assist device implantation. We describe the feasibility of HeartMate 3 [Abbott, Illinois, United States] implantation in a patient with transposition of the great arteries, high human leukocyte antigen sensitization, and severe pectus excavatum using a two-stage approach.

Learning Objectives: 1.To notice the challenges faced while implanting HeartMate 3 [Abbott, Illinois, United States] in patients with congenital heart disease and anatomical limitations.2.To understand that despite the difficulties, HeartMate 3 implantation is possible, worthwhile, and sometimes the only choice in a patient with end-stage heart failure and congenital heart disease.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9352421PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jccase.2022.03.021DOI Listing

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