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TIPSS Procedure in the Treatment of a Single Patient After Recent Heart Transplantation Because of Refractory Ascites Due to Cardiac Cirrhosis

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. Hospital Clinico Universidad Catolica de Chile, Radiology Department (Chile)
  2. Hospital Clinico Universidad Catolica de Chile, Cardiology Department (Chile)

We present the case of a female patient with arrhythmogenic dysplasia of the right ventricle who evolved to refractory heart failure, ascites, and peripheral edema. As a result, heart transplantation was performed. Subsequently, refractory ascites impaired the patient's respiratory function, resulting in prolonged mechanical ventilation. She was successfully treated with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) placement, which allowed satisfactory weaning of ventilatory support.

OSTI ID:
21450382
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 31; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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