Coupled Plasma Filtration Adsorption Reduces Serum Bilirubine in a Case of Acute Hypoxic Hepatitis Secondary to Cardiogenic Shock

Hypoxic hepatitis (HH) is a severe complication of postoperative low output syndrome, associated with high mortality rates despite appropriate drug therapy. Recently several extracorporeal supportive techniques have become available. We describe the case of a 70-year-old woman who developed HH secondary to cardiogenic shock after cardiac surgery. CPFA proved to be a valid tool for concomitant hemodynamic support and organ replacement therapy.