Temporary Right Ventricular Assist Device Insertion via Left Thoracotomy after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
10.5090/kjtcs.2019.52.2.105
- Author:
Ilkun PARK
1
;
Yang Hyun CHO
;
Su Ryeun CHUNG
;
Dong Seop JEONG
;
Kiick SUNG
;
Wook Sung KIM
;
Young Tak LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. mdcho95@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2019;52(2):105-108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Right heart failure is a relatively common complication after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. Severe right heart failure can be managed by temporary right ventricular assist device (RVAD) implantation. However, trans-sternal RVAD insertion requires a subsequent third sternotomy for cannula removal. Herein, we present a case of RVAD insertion via a left anterior mini-thoracotomy after LVAD implantation in a patient with alcohol-induced cardiomyopathy.
