Use of Impella 5.5 in patients with cardiogenic shock as a bridge to decision, recovery, or destination therapy

Autor: Anju Bhardwaj, Ismael Salas De Armas, Dina Al Rameni, Manish Patel, Mehmet H. Akay, Biswajit Kar, Igor D. Gregoric
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp 61-64 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2468-600X
DOI: 10.1016/j.ihjccr.2023.06.002
Popis: The overall morbidity and mortality rates of cardiogenic shock are high. The Impella 5.5 is a temporary mechanical circulatory support device that treats cardiogenic shock by supporting a failing ventricle. It is used as a bridge to advanced therapy, decision, or recovery. We report our initial experience with this device.
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