Percutaneous Salvage of an Impella Pretzel
Moses Mathur, MD, MSc, Adam Mohmand-Borkowski, MD, Mariko Harper, MD and 1 more
JACC: Case Reports · 2019
doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.06.017 (opens in a new tab)
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Abstract
This report describes a case in which bedside manipulation of an Impella CP led to device entanglement in the aorta. Using a snare and counter-traction, we were able to untangle and re-deliver it into the left ventricle to restore normal device support. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)
Abstract licence: CC BY-NC-ND
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