Percutaneous left ventricular unloading of veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with the atrial flow regulator. Issue 7 (9th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Benseghir, Yassine; Pozzi, Matteo; Obadia, Jean François; Rioufol, Gilles
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiac surgery. Volume 37:Issue 7(2022)
• Page Start: 2131
• Page End: 2133
• Publication Date: 2022-04-09
• Subjects: cardiovascular pathology; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412005
• DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16495
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-0440

Abstract

Abstract: The use of veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA‐ECMO) has increased exponentially. Pulmonary congestion is a potentially life‐threatening complication of peripheral VA‐ECMO. Recently updated guidelines argue for a low threshold of left ventricular (LV) unloading. Although the optimal method of LV unloading is still a matter of debate, the percutaneous approaches became an increasingly used option over time. Here, we present a case of LV unloading with the Atrial Flow Regulator (Occlutech) in a patient supported with peripheral VA‐ECMO.