Shunting Across a Latent Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in a Patient With Right Ventricular (RV) Infarction Improved With Impella.

Authors :: Gautam S
Moskovits N
Shrestha S
Basnet A
Seitllari A
Source :: Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Jan 28; Vol. 15 (1), pp. e34302. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 28 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: The right-to-left shunt (RTLS) through a latent patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a rare complication of right ventricle myocardial infarction (MI). Though a rare complication, the development of refractory hypoxemia after right ventricular MI should always alert clinicians to consider the possibility of shunting across PFO. Right-sided Impella (Impella RP) can be considered in such patients, which helps to decrease the elevated right heart pressure reducing the shunt, thereby providing a bridge to recovery.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2023, Gautam et al.)

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