Vol. 14 No. 1 (2022): Archives of Public Health
Case Report

Ventricular fibrillation after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patient with left ventricular assist device – a case report

Antonio Georgiev
University Clinic of cardiology; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine, Republic of North Macedonia
Hristo Pejkov
University Clinic of cardiology; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine , Republic of North Macedonia
Oliver Kalpak
University Clinic of cardiology; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine , Republic of North Macedonia
Marjan Bosev
University Clinic of cardiology; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine , Republic of North Macedonia
Filip Janusevski
University Clinic of cardiology; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine , Republic of North Macedonia
Marija Jovanovski Srceva
University Clinic for Traumatology, Orthopedic, Anesthesia, Reanimation and Intensive Care; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine, Republic of North Macedonia
Nikola Gramatnikovski
University Clinic for Thoracic and Vascular Surgery; Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine, Republic of North Macedonia

Published 2022-06-23

Keywords

  • LVAD,
  • ventricular fibrillation,
  • ECG,
  • ERCP,
  • blood pressure,
  • pulse,
  • survival
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Georgiev A, Pejkov H, Kalpak O, Bosev M, Janusevski F, Jovanovski Srceva M, Gramatnikovski N. Ventricular fibrillation after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patient with left ventricular assist device – a case report. Arch Pub Health [Internet]. 2022 Jun. 23 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];14(1). Available from: https://id-press.eu/aph/article/view/6047

Abstract

Congestive heart failure is a growing global health problem. Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a method used to extend the life of patients with congestive heart failure as a definitive treatment or to “bypass” the period until heart transplantation. Ventricular arrhythmias in patients with LVAD are not uncommon. The aim of this paper is to present the case of a patient with an already implanted LVAD and the need for appropriate interdisciplinary medical treatment. Case report: We present the case of a 54-year old patient, A. D., with implanted LVAD - HeartMate 3 due to severe congestive heart failure. The patient was admitted with jaundice at the PHIU Clinic for Gastroenterohepatology with performed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)) procedure and a stent was placed in the choledochus duct. Immeasurable blood pressure and pulse were recorded in this patient. The ECG was approaching VF (ventricular fibrillation) and it was all asymptomatic by the patient.  LVAD mechanical pump leads to continuous blood flow, which means that patients with LVAD not infrequently have no pulse or measurable blood pressure. Also, in patients with LVAD, ECG pulses are with electrical disturbances. VF and ventricular tachycardia (VT) are ventricular arrhythmias that are often seen on ECG in patients with implanted LVAD. Usually these arrhythmias occur with unknown duration and terminate spontaneously. Conclusion: Patients with LVAD are prone to cardiac arrhythmias. The continuous development of medical devices leads to a continuous educational and clinical approach to patients.                                                                        

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