Abstract
Fixed pulmonary hypertension (FPH) is a contraindication for heart transplantation (HTX). However, this condition might be reversed by continuous left-ventricular unloading with a left-ventricular assist device. We present a case of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with extensive left-ventricular endocardial calcification and severe FPH (systolic pulmonary artery pressure, 102 mm Hg). To bridge the patient to candidacy for HTX, two Abbott HeartMate 3 ventricular assist devices were implanted in a total artificial heart (TAH) configuration ("HeartMate 6"). Before TAH implantation, an Abbott CardioMEMS pressure sensor was implanted to assess reversal of FPH before listing for HTX.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e80-e83 |
Journal | ASAIO Journal |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 May 2022 |
Keywords
- Heart Failure/complications
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart Ventricles
- Heart, Artificial
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Humans
- Hypertension, Pulmonary/surgery