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Kenan Turgutalp1, Mehmet Horoz, Turkay Ozcan
1Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.
Insights
Central venous occlusion (CVO) is a complication of hemodialysis catheters. A patient with chronic kidney disease developed acute high-output heart failure (HOHF) after CVO revascularization.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Central venous catheter (CVC) use is common for hemodialysis.
- Central venous occlusion (CVO) is a significant long-term complication of CVCs.
- Revascularization procedures like angioplasty and stenting treat CVO, but acute complications are poorly understood.
Observation:
- A patient with chronic kidney disease and CVO underwent percutaneous angioplasty (PTA) and stenting.
- The patient acutely developed high-output heart failure (HOHF) immediately following the revascularization procedure.
Findings:
- This case highlights a rare but serious acute complication of CVO revascularization.
- The development of HOHF post-procedure in a patient with CKD and CVO is presented.
Implications:
- Awareness of potential acute HOHF is crucial for clinicians managing CVO patients undergoing revascularization.
- Further investigation into the mechanisms and risk factors for HOHF post-CVO treatment is warranted.
- This case underscores the need for comprehensive monitoring during and after CVO revascularization procedures.
Abstract:
Temporary or permanent central venous catheter (CVC) insertion has been performed frequently for hemodialysis treatment. One of the most important long-term complications of CVC is the central venous occlusion (CVO). Treatment of CVO consists of percutaneous angioplasty (PTA), PTA and stent implantation, or surgical procedure for resistant occlusions. Clinical outcome and long-term results of the revascularization procedures are well documented. However, there is no clear information about acute medical complications of the procedures. High-output heart failure (HOHF) is associated with several diseases including chronic anemia, psoriasis, systemic arteriovenous fistula, sepsis, hypercapnia, multiple myeloma, and hyperthyroidism. Herein, we report a case of chronic kidney disease with CVO that developed acute HOHF immediately after the revascularization procedure (PTA and stenting).
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