An unknown complication of peripherally inserted central venous catheter in a patient with ventricular assist device

Abstract

We report an unknown complication of peripherally inserted central venous catheter in a patient with Ventricular Assist Device. This rare complication led to the failure of the right ventricular assist device, which could be detrimental in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Keywords

• Ventricular assist device
• peripheral central venous catheter