The use of hydroxocobalamin for vasoplegic syndrome in left ventricular assist device patients

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Jun 26;8(9):1722-1727. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2967. eCollection 2020 Sep.

Abstract

We demonstrate evidence supporting the efficacy of hydroxocobalamin in reducing vasopressor requirements for LVAD patients with refractory vasoplegia. Further study is needed to substantiate these findings and determine its optimal use in practice.

Keywords: LVAD; cardiac; hydroxocobalamin; vasoplegia; vasoplegic syndrome; ventricular assist device; vitamin B12.

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  • Case Reports