Hemolysis and methemoglobinemia in a child with left ventricular assist Levitronix PediMag.

Hemolysis and methemoglobinemia in a child with left ventricular assist Levitronix PediMag. Int J Artif Organs. 2020 Jun 18;:391398820932175 Authors: Butragueño Laiseca L, Estepa Pedregosa L, Sánchez Galindo AC, Santiago Lozano MJ Abstract A 5-month-old male was treated with left ventricular assist device due to cardiac failure secondary to dilated cardiomyopathy. The patient developed acute severe intravascular hemolysis with methemoglobinemia and renal failure, related to a mechanical problem due to pump cylinder misalignment. Secondary severe methemoglobinemia has not been previously described in patients undergoing ventricular assist device. Early detection of the signs and symptoms of hemolysis is crucial to prevent further complications. PMID: 32552341 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research