Using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support Preoperatively and Postoperatively as a Successful Bridge to Recovery in a Patient with a Large Infarct-Induced Ventricular Septal Defect

Rupture of the ventricular septum during acute myocardial infarction usually occurs within the first week. The event is usually followed by low cardiac output, heart failure, and multiorgan failure. Despite the many advances in the nonoperative treatment of heart failure and cardiogenic shock, inclu...

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Published inProceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 301 - 304
Main Authors Jacob, Samuel, Patel, Mitesh J., Lima, Brian, Felius, Joost, Malyala, Rajasekhar S., Chamogeorgakis, Themistokles, Machannaford, Juan C., Gonzalez-Stawinski, Gonzalo V., Rafael, Aldo E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Taylor & Francis 01.07.2016
Taylor & Francis Group LLC
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Baylor Health Care System
Subjects
Blood oxygenation, Extracorporeal
Care and treatment
Case Studies
Development and progression
Heart diseases
Methods
Patient outcomes
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Summary:Rupture of the ventricular septum during acute myocardial infarction usually occurs within the first week. The event is usually followed by low cardiac output, heart failure, and multiorgan failure. Despite the many advances in the nonoperative treatment of heart failure and cardiogenic shock, including the intra-aortic balloon pump and a multitude of new inotropic agents and vasodilators, these do not supplant the need for operative intervention in these critically ill patients. This article describes the successful use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support as a bridge to recovery postoperatively in a patient with a large infarct-produced ventricular septal defect.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2016.11929443