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Novel adjunctive use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in atrioventricular groove disruption following mitral valve surgery

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Atrioventricular groove disruption (AVGD) is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication after mitral valve surgery. Despite the availability of different repair techniques, mortality rates can exceed 75%.1 Herein, we present 2 patients undergoing mitral valve surgery who developed AVGD where central venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) incorporating a left ventricular (LV) vent was successfully used as an adjunctive therapy to promote hemostasis and myocardial recovery.

Source: JTCVS Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.05.013

Authors: Michael Salna, Lucas Witer, Michael Argenziano, Koji Takeda

Institution: Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,553