Resolution of intractable ventricular tachycardia after surgical repositioning of a HeartMate II inflow cannula

Andre Y. Son; Alex Reyentovich; Stephen Pan; Abe DeAnda; Leora B. Balsam

doi:10.1097/IMI.0000000000000317

Resolution of intractable ventricular tachycardia after surgical repositioning of a HeartMate II inflow cannula

Andre Y. Son, Alex Reyentovich, Stephen Pan, Abe DeAnda, Leora B. Balsam

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Ventricular arrhythmias are common after left ventricular assist device implantation. Malposition of the inflow cannula is one of the few etiologies with a mechanically correctable defect. We present a case of intractable ventricular tachycardia that resolved after surgical repositioning of a HeartMate II inflow cannula. The diagnosis and management of this case demonstrate the utility of imaging studies for detecting inflow cannula malposition and the efficacy of inflow cannula repositioning for treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	448-450
Number of pages	3
Journal	Innovations: Technology and Techniques in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Volume	11
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/IMI.0000000000000317
State	Published - 2016

Keywords

HeartMate II
Inflow cannula malposition
Left ventricular assist device
Ventricular arrhythmia

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Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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