VA-ECMO With Pericardiocentesis and Autologous Blood Transfusion - Stabilisation Strategy in Acute Cardiac Free Wall Rupture

A 68-year old lady present with left ventricular free wall rupture and cardiac arrest post-myocardial infarction. This article illustrates a strategy combining pericardiocentesis with autologous transfusion together with VA-ECMO as a bridge to definitive surgical repair.

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Published inHeart, lung & circulation Vol. 31; no. 11; pp. e140 - e142
Main Authors Ho, Cheuk Bong, Wong, Ivan, Chun Chan, Alan Ka, Yan Chan, Howard Ho, Chan, Kam Tim, Kang-Yin Lee, Michael
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.11.2022
Subjects
Autologous blood transfusion
ECMO
Free wall rupture
STEMI
ECMO
STEMI
Free wall rupture
Autologous blood transfusion
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Summary:A 68-year old lady present with left ventricular free wall rupture and cardiac arrest post-myocardial infarction. This article illustrates a strategy combining pericardiocentesis with autologous transfusion together with VA-ECMO as a bridge to definitive surgical repair.
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ISSN:1443-9506
1444-2892
DOI:10.1016/j.hlc.2022.07.019