A case of late-onset right ventricular failure after implantation of a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device

作者：Imamura Teruhiko^*; Kinugawa Koichiro; Shiga Taro; Endo Miyoko; Inaba Toshiro; Maki Hisataka; Hatano Masaru; Yao Atsushi; Nishimura Takashi; Hirata Yasunobu; Kyo Shunei; Ono Minoru; Nagai Ryozo

来源：Journal of Artificial Organs, 2012, 15(2): 200-203.

DOI：10.1007/s10047-011-0627-z

• Heart failure
• Ventricular assist device
• Right ventricular dysfunction
• Continuous flow

Postoperative right ventricular failure is usually apparent perioperatively or soon after left ventricular assist device insertion. Here, we report a case complicated by right ventricular failure that manifested 3 weeks after HeartMate II implantation. This case is also unique because the postoperative right ventricular failure was progressive over the years. We discuss how the smaller size of the left ventricle and untreated tricuspid regurgitation contributed to the development of right ventricular failure in this case.

• 出版日期2012-6