title: Post-pericardial injury syndrome after continuous-flow ventricular assistance.
abstract: We present a patient with post-pericardial injury syndrome (PPIS) that occurred after implantation of a continuous-flow left ventricular assistance device. Evidence supporting the diagnosis includes radiographic, electrocardiographic, and serologic markers. Recognition of this syndrome is important in this patient population to appropriately treat the patient as well as prevent unnecessary testing and prolonged hospitalization.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Denver, 270 Olive St, Denver, CO 80220, USA. russell.heath@ucdenver.edu
authors.forename: Russell
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Heath
authors.forename: T Brett
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Reece
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shakar
authors.forename: JoAnn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lindenfeld
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000601:surgery*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000293:injuries*; D013577:Syndrome