Anterolateral papillary muscle suction causing low flow in a COVID-19 patient without medical history: a case report of central extracorporeal life support with left ventricular apex decompression
Tomoaki Miyake,
Kimito Minami,
Masahiro Kazawa
et al.
Abstract:Background
Left ventricular (LV) decompression is an essential strategy for improving early survival in patients with refractory cardiogenic shock. Low pump flow in patients on extracorporeal life support (ECLS) with LV apex decompression is a life-threatening issue. However, identifying the underlying causes of low flow can be challenging.
Case presentation
A 38-year-old woman with COVID-19-related fulminant myocarditis was treated with central EC… Show more
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