An unknown complication of peripherally inserted central venous catheter in a patient with ventricular assist device

We report an unknown complication of peripherally inserted central venous catheter in a patient with Ventricular Assist Device. This rare complication led to the failure of the right ventricular assist device, which could be detrimental in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Parikh M, Wong M, Farrimond J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.annals.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9784;year=2011;volume=14;issue=2;spage=119;epage=121;aulast=Parikh