Learning objective
Indocyanine green fluorescent angiography (ICG-FA) is a promising visual
trans-operatory technique providing real-time feedback for the adequate
identification and assessment of target tissue/organs. The high
morbidity and mortality rates associated to MI and CS – particularly
when concomitantly present – hinders salvage surgical therapy. The use
of acute ECMO provides stabilization yet lacks any curative solutions.
This case report highlights the importance of adequate surgical
intervention under extracorporeal life support in the presence of both
CS and MI. To the authors’ knowledge, said approach has never been
attempted, yet trails a promising therapy for the improvement of
associated mortality rates.