A 52-year-old female was diagnosed with Ebstein's anomaly and an associated atrial septal defect. She underwent closure of the atrial septal defect and tricuspid valve replacement. Severe left ventricular failure was found after discontinuation of cardiopulmonary bypass, thus biventricular mechanical support was established. Four days later the patient underwent successful heart transplantation and was discharged without any complications.
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