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Rapid Deterioration of Hospital-Acquired COVID-19 in a Patient on Extracorporeal Left Ventricular Assist Support

  • Estefania Oliveros
  • , Kiran Mahmood
  • , Maroun Yammine
  • , Vinh Chau
  • , Arieh Fox
  • , Sanam Ahmed
  • , Anelechi Anyanwu
  • , Sean Pinney
  • , Donna Mancini
  • , Anuradha Lala
  • , Maya Barghash
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Abstract

Importance: As the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic accelerates, our hospitals have become overwhelmed. Objective: To describe detection of COVID-19 in asymptomatic hospitalized individuals awaiting advanced therapies for HF and the management of complications of COVID-19. Design: We present a unique case report of hospital-acquired COVID-19 in a patient on temporary mechanical circulatory support. Main Outcome: Despite intensive care and monitoring, he developed rapid progression of hypoxic respiratory failure which led to his death. Conclusion: This case highlights various considerations for a patient with temporary MCS. It illustrates the high risk for development of COVID-19 for vulnerable hospitalized patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)808-811
Number of pages4
JournalHeart and Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume49
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2020

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Mechanical circulatory support device
  • SARS -CoV -2

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