Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation in a Patient With Iatrogenic Type A Aortic Dissection

Key Points

• Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device implantation improves outcomes in patients with cardiogenic shock.
• Patients experienced successful bridging with left ventricular assist device following a watchful waiting strategy.
• Combination of medical therapy and watchful waiting reduces risks in high-stakes scenarios involving myocardial infarction.
• Implies a potential new pathway for management in patients with stable iTAAD and life-threatening conditions.