Stuck on Bypass: Complicated Left Atrial Myxoma Excision

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Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-14-2023

Abstract

A 61-year-old female presents for excision of a symptomatic left atrial myxoma. Baseline TEE showed trivial MR. After removal of the mass, patient developed severe MR and LVOT obstruction, likely due to a change in the mitral valve annulus architecture, now requiring a mitral valve replacement. Subsequent attempts to separate from bypass were unsuccessful due to refractory vasoplegia with maximal vasoactive support and an intra-aortic balloon pump. The patient was ultimately placed on veno-arterial ECMO as a bridge to recovery. Unfortunately, she passed away three days later due to the low-output state and multi-organ failure.

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American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 12-16, 2023, San Francisco, CA

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