A multicenter study of the impella device for mechanical support of the systemic circulation in pediatric and adolescent patients.

V Vivian DimasBrian H MorrayDennis W KimChristopher S AlmondShabana ShahanavazSebastian C TumeLynn F PengDoff B McElhinneyHenri Justino

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2017)

Temporary circulatory support with Impella devices is feasible in pediatric and adolescent patients, with acceptable risk profiles. More experience and follow up is needed to improve technical performance and patient selection. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Keyphrases

young adults
end stage renal disease
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mental health
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
childhood cancer
prognostic factors
left ventricular assist device
patient reported outcomes