title: Ventricular assist device implantation with CentriMag VAS® for biventricular mechanical support.
abstract: Despite recent advances in acute heart failure treatment, actual results remain limited in refractory cardiogenic shock. Temporary ventricular assist devices have emerged as an alternative in this serious and challenging medical. The purpose of this communication is to present a case of refractory cardiogenic shock, underwent temporary left ventricular assistance device implantation, progressing to right ventricular failure and conversion to biventricular support.
authors.forename: João Roberto
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Breda
authors.forename: Diego Felipe
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Gaia
authors.forename: Murilo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Macedo
authors.forename: Pedro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Motta
authors.forename: Márcio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Alves
authors.forename: Andre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Luppi
authors.forename: José Honório
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Palma
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000601:surgery*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D017211:Treatment Failure; D018754:Ventricular Dysfunction / Q000601:surgery*