Novel method for transaxillary Impella 5.0 implantation in patients with tortuous arterial anatomy.

Bryant FisherConrad SmithIbrahim SultanArman Kilic

Published in: Clinical case reports (2021)

A novel method of transaxillary Impella 5.0 implantation utilizing a vascular sheath can overcome difficult arterial anatomy and provide mechanical support for patients in critical cardiogenic shock.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes