Author:
Du Liwen,Zhu Leilei,Shi Yongwei,Liu Peng,Xun Kai
Abstract
Abstract
Background
High bifurcation of the deep femoral artery (DFA) is rare in clinical practice, and patients with this variation are less likely to receive venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) treatment. Therefore, the method by which V-A ECMO is introduced in patients with vascular variation is very important.
Case presentation
A 52-year-old male patient had ST elevation myocardial infarction due to coronary heart disease. Angiography showed tripartite coronary artery lesions, and coronary artery stenting supported by V-A ECMO was needed. Vascular evaluation before ECMO catheterization revealed high bifurcation of the bilateral DFA located at the inguinal ligament. After discussion, the perfusion cannula was placed in the left superficial femoral artery (SFA) towards the heart, and the distal perfusion catheter (DPC) was placed in the left SFA towards the distal end. Nevertheless, after the patient's heart recovered, necrosis of the toe of the left lower limb still occurred.
Conclusion
Common femoral artery assessment must be performed before V-A ECMO for patients with high bifurcation of the DFA. Incision catheterization and DPC placement are recommended. After decannulation, arterial repair under direct visualisation is recommended, and rigorous distal vascular assessment and management are needed.
Funder
Zhejiang Medicine and Health Science and Technology Project
the Research Foundation of Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,General Medicine,Surgery,Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
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