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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
VA-ECMO With Pericardiocentesis and Autologous Blood Transfusion - Stabilisation Strategy in Acute Cardiac Free Wall
Cheuk Bong Ho1, Ivan Wong1, Alan Ka Chun Chan1
1Division of Cardiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong SAR.
Abstract:
A 68-year old lady present with left ventricular free wall rupture and cardiac arrest post-myocardial infarction. This article illustrates a strategy combining pericardiocentesis with autologous transfusion together with VA-ECMO as a bridge to definitive surgical repair.
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