Right ventricular infarction with cardiogenic shock treated with percutaneous cardiopulmonary support - A case report

A patient with a right ventricular infarction was resuscitated with percuta neous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS), after attempts at reperfusion, high-d ose inotropic support and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation failed to i mprove the hemodynamic compromise. Emergency PCPS improved the cardiogenic shock and the reduced right ventricular load, allowing the ischemic right v entricle to recover in the setting of unsuccessful reperfusion. This case d emonstrates the use of PCPS as a hemodynamic support device for spontaneous recovery of the ischemic right ventricle. PCPS may be a potential therapy for patients with right ventricular infarction.