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Paradoxical Worsening of Pulmonary Hypertension Following Closure of Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Curēus 2023 December
This case report presents the atypical instance of a 59-year-old female patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who was initially referred to the pulmonary clinic for evaluation due to a low diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO). Pulmonary hypertension (PH) was suspected, and a subsequent right heart catheterization (RHC) confirmed PH attributed to group 5 PH, leading to the decision to close the unused arteriovenous fistula (AVF) to manage PH. Unexpectedly, a follow-up RHC showed a worsening of PH with elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), revealing an additional component of post-capillary group 2 PH. This case emphasizes the significance of recognizing a low DLCO as a potential trigger for PH assessment, especially in patients with comorbidities like ESRD. Furthermore, it highlights the unusual yet critical occurrence of PH exacerbation following AVF closure.
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