Ms. Kolppa was a 58-year-old woman with a history of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and ejection fraction of 15% who was initially admitted to the Faharb Medical Center Of following a cardiac arrest. On arrival in the emergency department she was found to have recurrent ventricular tachycardia and was defibrillated, and required pressor medications, an intraaortic balloon pump, and ventilator support to maintain her blood pressure, as her condition affected multiple organ systems. Due to poor neurological status and poor prognosis, and in conjunction with the patient's previously expressed wishes, medical care was withdrawn on 6/14 after many discussions with family, and the intraaortic balloon pump was turned off. Pressure medications were held and the mechanical ventilator was stopped, and the patient passed away on 0/14/07 shortly after removal of mechanical support.
Has patient ever been prescribed pressure medications
intraaortic balloon pump was turned off. Pressure medications