Tag: heart transplantation
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Prolonged IABP Support Reverses Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Before Heart Transplant
Overview Severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) often complicates end-stage heart failure and can pose a major risk for heart transplantation. This case describes a 58-year-old man with refractory heart failure and extreme PH who underwent 62 days of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support. The intervention led to marked hemodynamic improvements and ultimately enabled a successful heart…
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Prolonged IABP Support Reverses Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Before Heart Transplant: A Case Report
Abstract Severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) in end-stage heart failure poses a critical challenge for heart transplantation. This case documents how prolonged intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support reversed high pulmonary pressures, enabling successful transplantation and favorable recovery. The findings underscore the potential of IABP as a bridge-to-transplant strategy in selected patients with left-heart–related PH. Clinical Presentation…
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Prolonged IABP Support Reverses Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Before Heart Transplant: A Case from China
Overview Severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) linked to end-stage heart failure often complicates heart transplantation planning due to the risk of post-operative right ventricular failure. A recently documented case from Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangzhou, China) demonstrates that prolonged intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support can reverse severe PH enough to enable successful heart transplantation. The patient,…