Open AccessReversible Mitral Regurgitation as a Complication of Impella® 5.0
Author(s) -
Katrina A. Bidwell,
Andrew Kolodziej,
Maya Guglin
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the vad journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2378-2706
DOI - 10.14434/vad.v3i0.27983
Subject(s) - impella , mitral regurgitation , complication , medicine , cardiology , regurgitation (circulation) , heart failure , ventricular assist device
The Impella® is a ventricular assist device used for temporary left ventricular support and has been approved for use since 2008. In this report we present a case of a patient who experienced mitral regurgitation as a complication shortly after placement of an Impella® as well as a brief literature review. To our knowledge this is the first such case demonstrating resolution of iatrogenic mitral regurgitation with removal of the device as opposed to permanent damage.