Effectiveness of Sildenafil for Right Ventricular Failure after Left Ventricular Assisted Device Implantation: a Case Report

Introduction: Refractory right ventricular failure (RVF) after the implantation of left ventricular assisted device (LVAD) is induced with increased morbidity and mortality. Case: A 23- year-old man with severe heart failure was hospitalized due to dilated cardiomyopathy with severe heart failure. Despite intensive care including intra-aortic balloon pumping and intravenous dobutamine, his cardiac function declined progressively and we decided to implant a LVAD as a bridge to transplantation. Three months after implantation, RVF was suspected due to the presence of leg edema and pleural effusion.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - September 20, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takuro Abe, Noriko Kikuchi, Naoki Serizawa, Hiromu Kadowaki, Tsuyoshi Shiga, Minori Tateishi, Satoshi Saito, Kenji Yamazaki, Shinichi Nunoda, Nobuhisa Hagiwara Source Type: research