RESUMEN
Herein the case of a patient with a prior history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia who underwent percutaneous mitral valve edge-to-edge repair that was followed by a tricuspid edge-to-edge repair two months later is presented. Recommendations exist for systemic anticoagulant alternatives for percutaneous mitral valve edge-to-edge repair with the MitraClip device (Abbott, Chicago, IL), but minimal guidance and experience are present regarding alternative systemic anticoagulation during the performance of right-sided interventions, including tricuspid edge-to-edge repair (TriClip; Abbott). Notably, there is no clear consensus regarding the use of an alternative anticoagulant in the catheter flush solution for the delivery systems used during these procedures, particularly for right-sided interventions.
Asunto(s)
Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral , Trombocitopenia , Anticoagulantes/efectos adversos , Cateterismo Cardíaco/métodos , Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas/métodos , Hirudinas , Humanos , Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral/cirugía , Fragmentos de Péptidos , Proteínas Recombinantes , Trombocitopenia/inducido químicamente , Resultado del Tratamiento , Válvula Tricúspide/diagnóstico por imagen , Válvula Tricúspide/cirugíaRESUMEN
A patient with heart failure due to dilated ischemic cardiomyopathy presented in cardiogenic shock for institution of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to cardiac transplantation. To provide adequate venous drainage and simultaneous decompression of the left atrium (indirect left ventricular venting), a single venous cannula was placed across the interatrial septum so that the distal orifice and side ports were located within the left atrium and the proximal set of side ports were positioned at the cavoatrial junction. Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography demonstrated utility in guiding cannula placement and appropriate positioning within the left atrium.
Asunto(s)
Oxigenación por Membrana Extracorpórea , Cánula , Drenaje , Ecocardiografía Transesofágica , Humanos , Choque Cardiogénico/diagnóstico por imagen , Choque Cardiogénico/terapiaRESUMEN
Atherogenesis has been traditionally viewed as a metabolic disease representing arterial obstruction by fatty deposits in its wall. Today, it is believed that atherogenesis involves highly specific biochemical and molecular responses with constant interactions between various cellular players. Despite the presence of inflammatory reaction in each and every step of atherosclerosis from its inception to terminal manifestation, the cause--effect relationship of these 2 processes remains unclear. In this article, we have attempted to review the role of inflammation in the development of atherosclerosis and in its major complication--coronary heart disease.