Real-time Hemodynamic Deterioration Following Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient with Preexisting AICD Implanted with LVAD

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Authors: Dhruvil Ashishkumar Patel, Maya E. Guglin, Deepa B. Iyer, Chonyang Lu Albert, Jagpreet S. Grewal, Kenneth Dulnuan
DOI: 10.58464/2378-2706.1072
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Abstract

Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) are common in patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), but the literature remains inconclusive regarding the benefits of an automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) in this population, especially in those with a preexisting device before LVAD implantation. Here, we report the acute hemodynamic consequences of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia in a patient with a preexisting biventricular AICD who was implanted with an LVAD (HeartMate 3). This case underscores the importance of considering AICD placement on a case-by-case basis and highlights the need for a well-designed study to establish its benefit in this population.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
The VAD Journal
Volume
11
Issue
1
Pages
e20261111–e20261111
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN