The right axillary artery approach for the Impella Recover LP 5.0 microaxial pump

Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Apr;85(4):1468-70. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.09.017.

Abstract

As a ventricular unloading catheter, the Impella Recover LP 5.0 (Abiomed, Danvers, MA) is appropriate for temporary circulatory assistance in severe left ventricular dysfunction. We describe a new implantation approach to the right axillary artery with the aims of avoiding vascular problems due to atherosclerosis of the peripheral arteries and improving patient mobility and rehabilitation during mechanical support.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Axillary Artery*
  • Cardiac Output, Low
  • Critical Illness
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Safety
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart-Assist Devices
  • Humans
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / instrumentation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quality of Life
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / etiology
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / complications*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / diagnosis
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