Reversal of pulmonary hypertension in paediatric patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy. (31st May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schlein, Johanna; Riebandt, Julia; Laufer, Günther; Zimpfer, Daniel
• Is Part Of: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Volume 33:Number 5(2021)
• Page Start: 834
• Page End: 836
• Publication Date: 2021-05-31
• Subjects: Restrictive cardiomyopathy -- Pulmonary hypertension -- Ventricular assist device -- Cardiac transplantation; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab163
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1569-9293

Abstract

Abstract: Left ventricular assist devices can reverse pulmonary hypertension in cardiac transplant candidates with heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction. Whether a similar approach is applicable in restrictive cardiomyopathy is uncertain. We report the successful implantation of a Medtronic HVAD left ventricular assist device in a bridge-to-candidacy concept in 2 paediatric patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy. Abstract : Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is frequent in patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy and a contraindication for a cardiac transplant due to the risk of post-transplant failure of the unconditioned right ventricle [1].