Case Study: High-Risk Aortic Valve Replacement
A 70-year-old man with a history of ischemic cardio myopathy, ventricular tachycardia status post ablation, and prior heart failure with biventricular ICD placement, presented to his community hospital in cardiogenic shock with an ejection fraction of 10%. Once stabilized, he was transferred to Temple for further management and high-acuity care.
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