Successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for right heart failure after heart transplantation - 2 case reports and literature review

J. S. Jung, H. S. Son, S. H. Lee, K. H. Lee, K. H. Son, K. Sun

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3147-3149
    Number of pages3
    JournalTransplantation Proceedings
    Volume45
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013 Oct

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    Copyright 2013 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Surgery
    • Transplantation

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