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Corpus callosum hemorrhage during left ventricular-assist device support
Anaïs Lemaire1, Fabio Cuttone, Julien Desgué
1Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Caen Basse-Normandie and University Hospital of Caen, Caen, France.
Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals
|February 27, 2014
Summary
Left ventricular-assist devices increase bleeding risk. A rare corpus callosum hematoma occurred in a patient with a HeartMate II device, causing neurological symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Patients with left ventricular-assist devices (LVADs) face elevated bleeding risks.
- Hemorrhagic complications are common, but involvement of the corpus callosum is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old woman presented with acute neurological symptoms.
- Symptoms emerged 4 months post-implantation of a HeartMate II device.
Findings:
- Cranial computed tomography revealed a large hematoma.
- The hematoma was specifically located within the corpus callosum.
Implications:
- This case highlights an unusual hemorrhagic complication in LVAD patients.
- Understanding rare neurological events is crucial for managing patients with mechanical circulatory support devices.
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