Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Bridge-to-Recovery Strategy in Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series

Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a prevalent cause of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, with one-third of patients recovering systolic function through alcohol abstinence and heart failure (HF) treatment. However, in advanced ACM leading to cardiogenic shock (CS), where hemodynamic instability hinders the initiation of HF treatment, long-term mechanical circulatory support (MCS) emerges as a viable strategy for bridge to recovery (BTR). This report details three cases of successful utilization of the Abbott® HeartMate 3 as a bridge to recovery in ACM-induced cardiogenic shock, highlighting the positive long-term outcomes following LVAD removal.