Journal article
Severe hemolysis associated with use of the impella LP 2.5 mechanical assist device
Abstract
The Impella LP 2.5 is a percutaneously implantable axial flow device designed to offer circulatory support for patients in cardiogenic shock during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). While most axial flow devices are associated with hemolysis, clinically relevant hemolysis with this device has not been reported. We report a case of a 66-year-old woman with hemodynamic collapse during an elective PCI who was successfully resuscitated …
Authors
Sibbald M; Džavík V
Journal
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, Vol. 80, No. 5, pp. 840–844
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
November 2012
DOI
10.1002/ccd.24280
ISSN
1522-1946