The Dammed Outflow Graft: Diagnosis and Management of EOGO
4 October, 2024 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
This webinar will highlight the clinical presentation and the key diagnostic strategies of External Outflow Graft Obstruction (EOGO), a rare but serious complication associated with durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS). The speakers will discuss potential causes of EOGO, and emphasize the importance of early detection and prompt intervention to prevent severe outcomes like graft failure or right heart failure. A review of treatment options will provide a comprehensive guide for handling this unexpected but significant complication.
Moderators
Clara Hjalmarsson, MD, PhD
Anju Bhadrwaj, MD
Presentations
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This talk will delve into the potential causes and clincial presentation of External Outflow Graft Obstruction (EOGO). Diagnostic modalities, including advanced imaging techniques such as Doppler ultrasound and CT angiography will be explored, as well as the importance of timely identification.
Presented by Phyllis Billia, MD, PhD
Led by Moderators
In this talk, the speaker will outline potential percutaneous approaches that can be utilized for management of EOGO, with focus on patient selection for this specific management approach and the importance of individualized treatment plans in improving patient outcomes.
Presented by Atman Shah, MD
Led by Moderators
This talk will provide an in-depth overview of surgical intervention strategies for EOGO and will cover indications for surgical repair, technical considerations during graft revision or replacement, and post-operative management. Preventive or surveillance strategies will be rewied.
Presented by Roxana Moayedifar, MD, PhD
Led by Moderators
