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

Sassard, Thomas; Scalabre, Aurelien; Bonnefoy, Eric; Sanchez, Ingrid; Farhat, Fadi; Jegaden, Olivier · Ann Thorac Surg · 2008

case_report · Level V

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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.

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