We report the case of a 26-year-old male patient who developed primary left ventricular failure with subsequent biventricular failure early following intracardiac repair of tetralogy of Fallot. The failing biventricular circulation was successfully supported using intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. Aortic counterpulsation facilitates recovery of biventricular function and appears to be a reasonable alternative in select instances of systemic ventricular failure following repair of tetralogy of Fallot.
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