Open AccessNovel method for transaxillary Impella 5.0 implantation in patients with tortuous arterial anatomy
Author(s) -
Fisher Bryant,
Smith Conrad,
Sultan Ibrahim,
Kilic Arman
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4186
Subject(s) - impella , medicine , cardiogenic shock , surgery , vascular access , anatomy , radiology , cardiology , myocardial infarction , hemodialysis
A novel method of transaxillary Impella 5.0 implantation utilizing a vascular sheath can overcome difficult arterial anatomy and provide mechanical support for patients in critical cardiogenic shock.