Virtual Simulated Implantation of an Adult-Sized Left Ventricular Assist Device in a Pediatric Patient

Authors

Dilachew A Adebo
Santosh C Uppu
Avichal Aggarwal
Jorge D Salazar
Damien J LaPar

Publication Date

2-16-2022

Journal

JACC: Case Reports

Abstract

There is very limited experience with simulated virtual implantation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) to assess device fitness in pediatric patients. In this clinical vignette, we report the case of a 9-year-old male patient with dilated cardiomyopathy who underwent successful placement of an LVAD after virtual simulated implantation was performed. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)

Keywords

cardiac assist devices, computed tomography, 3-dimensional imaging

Comments

PMID: 35199024