TY - JOUR
T1 - A combined surgical and percutaneous approach through the axillary artery to introduce the Impella LP5.0 for short-term circulatory support
AU - Lam, Kayan
AU - Sjauw, Krischan D.
AU - van der Meulen, Jan
AU - Symersky, Petr
AU - Biervliet, Jules D.
AU - Henriques, José P. S.
AU - de Mol, Bas A. J. M.
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - We describe a novel axillary approach for insertion and usage of the Impella LP5.0, a low cost micro-axial flow pump, in five patients requiring circulatory support after acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This alternative approach for implantation of the Impella LP5.0 has been proven simple, safe and feasible, and less invasive in severely compromised patients. Our hybrid, percutaneous and surgical, approach offered acute short-term circulatory support in STEMI patients with acute heart failure, allowing myocardial recovery or selection for long-term mechanical support
AB - We describe a novel axillary approach for insertion and usage of the Impella LP5.0, a low cost micro-axial flow pump, in five patients requiring circulatory support after acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This alternative approach for implantation of the Impella LP5.0 has been proven simple, safe and feasible, and less invasive in severely compromised patients. Our hybrid, percutaneous and surgical, approach offered acute short-term circulatory support in STEMI patients with acute heart failure, allowing myocardial recovery or selection for long-term mechanical support
U2 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.12.112
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.12.112
M3 - Article
C2 - 18400318
SN - 0167-5273
VL - 134
SP - 277
EP - 279
JO - International journal of cardiology
JF - International journal of cardiology
IS - 2
ER -