Abstract
After heart transplantation (HT), transient right heart failure (RHF) is common. If it does not improve with appropriate medical therapy, we must consider mechanical support. Recently, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has shown better results than a right ventricular assist device or retransplantation. Two HT patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy had cold ischemic times beyond >240 minutes. After HT, their right heart function worsened and was unresponsive to medical therapy. After our application of ECMO, weaning was successful and the patients were discharged without complication. Early application of ECMO for RHF after HT is a good option.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3147-3149 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Transplantation Proceedings |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Oct |
Bibliographical note
Copyright:Copyright 2013 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Transplantation