Percutaneous Stenting of a Stenotic Berlin Heart Outflow Cannula Graft in a 2-Year-Old Child

ASAIO J. 2024 Aug 1;70(8):e110-e112. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000002112. Epub 2023 Dec 1.

Abstract

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) outflow obstruction is a rare complication of long-term LVAD support. We present the first case of successful percutaneous stent implantation in a pediatric patient with LVAD outflow obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Heart-Assist Devices* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Stents*
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / etiology
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / surgery