A Rare Cause of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Obstruction: Left Atrial Dissection

AUTOR(ES)

Hulman, Michal, Artemiou, Panagiotis, Ftacnikova, Alena, Chnupa, Pavol

FONTE

Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2017-12

RESUMO

Abstract Left atrial dissection is a rare factor that may cause left ventricular assist device obstruction. Prompt diagnosis and surgical repair are essential. This case report describes our experience and a successful surgical management in a patient after HeartMate 3 implantation and mitral valve inflow obstruction due to a left atrial dissection.

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