An unusual complication during implantation of left ventricular assist device: Ventricular septal defect and repair

Key Points

• To report a case of a ventricular septal defect that occurred during left ventricular assist device implantation.
• Patient undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation due to ischemic cardiomyopathy
• Ventricular septal defect developed during apical coring procedure
• Defect repaired with a synthetic patch through the sewing ring.
• Ventricular septal defect was successfully repaired immediately after occurrence
• The use of a synthetic patch was effective in closing the defect
• The patient was able to proceed with the left ventricular assist device implantation without further complications.

Abstract