Intra-aortic balloon pump use in the failing Fontan circulation

Congenit Heart Dis. 2008 Jan-Feb;3(1):60-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-0803.2007.00143.x.

Abstract

Acute cardiogenic shock in patients with Fontan physiology, while uncommon, is associated with devastating outcomes. Management of these patients is increasingly relying on the use of mechanical support. The use of intra-aortic balloon pump is underutilized. This report highlights the successful use of this modality in an adult with Fontan physiology and reviews the literature on this approach in such patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coronary Circulation*
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / physiopathology
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Heart Failure / physiopathology
  • Heart Failure / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping*
  • Patient Selection
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / complications*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / etiology
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / physiopathology
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / surgery