Successful management of mycotic visceral aneurysms in a LVAD patient and navigating LVAD postoperative challenges

Successful management of mycotic visceral aneurysms in a LVAD patient and navigating LVAD postoperative challenges

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This report presents a unique case of concurrent mycotic aneurysms in a 64-year-old male left arrethe bush balm ventricular assist device (LVAD) recipient.Initially admitted with odontogenic maxillary fungal sinusitis and fungemia, he later presented to our clinic with significant weight loss, fatigue, and LVAD complications.Imaging revealed a large complex mid-superior mesenteric artery aneurysm with multiple associated jejunal branches and a ruptured splenic aneurysm.Although these aneurysms were successfully managed, it is important to note the challenges in postoperative care, including anticoagulation-related complications such as post-splenectomy hematoma and intracranial bleeding.

This case highlights the read more delicate balance between therapeutic interventions and managing LVAD-related complexities.