Carotid Endarterectomy Prior to Ventricular Assist Device Placement in a Patient with Cardiogenic Shock

Atherosclerotic disease in the cervical vessels may be a contraindication for implantation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The occurrence of ischemic stroke represents an obstacle to rehabilitation, and its incidence seems to be higher in this population. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a preferable surgical treatment in patients with high bleeding risk. This case report suggests that CEA followed by implantation of LVADs can be feasible.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - April 1, 2022 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: M.S. Lira, R.C. Dantas, D.d. Belfort, S.R. Furquim, C.A. Arag ão, B.R. Gomes, B.S. Biselli, S.M. Ferreira, E.A. Bocchi Tags: (558) Source Type: research