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Delayed Surgery After Mechanical Circulatory Support for Ventricular Septal Rupture With Cardiogenic Shock
Friday, December 18, 2020
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Source Name: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery
Source URL: https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivaa185
Morimura et al. report on mechanical circulatory support bridging prior to repair of ventricular septal rupture. In eight patients, the use of intraaortic balloon pump +/- extracorporeal life support led to avoidance of emergency operation. Survival was 7/8 perioperative and 5/8 after one year. Delayed surgery of ventricular septal rupture by mechanical circulatory support bridging constitutes a safe strategy.
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