CASE REPORT
Suicide left ventricle following protamine: A case report
Abstract
A patient with severe aortic stenosis and left ventricular hypertrophy underwent a transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The patient's blood pressure significantly dropped after protamine administration. A diagnosis of suicide left ventricle post-valve replacement was made. The diagnosis and management of the protamine reaction are detailed. This case highlights the need to slowly infuse protamine sulfate and monitor for adverse events.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
SB has consulted for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and received travel support from Abbott Laboratories, Edwards Lifesciences, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, and Boston Scientific. There are no other relationships with industry or competing interests to disclose.
