title: Use of left ventricular assist device for cardiomyopathy associated with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
abstract: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is characterized by contractions of multiple joints present at birth. AMC is rarely associated with cardiomyopathy. We present a case of a young man with dilated cardiomyopathy associated with AMC admitted with rapidly deteriorating severe heart failure who was offered left ventricular assist device as a bridge to transplant.
authors: Department of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JH, UK, p.mohite@rbht.nhs.uk.
authors: Prashant N
authors: PN
authors: Mohite
authors: Anton
authors: A
authors: Sabashnikov
authors: Christopher T
authors: CT
authors: Bowles
authors: Diana García
authors: DG
authors: Sáez
authors: Javid
authors: J
authors: Fatullayev
authors: Bartlomiej
authors: B
authors: Zych
authors: André R
authors: AR
authors: Simon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000150:complications*; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome