Brachial Artery Access as a Novel Alternative for Impella 2.5 Insertion

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Abstract

We describe a novel approach for percutaneous insertion of the Impella 2.5 (Abiomed Inc., Danvers, Massachusetts) through the brachial artery in 2 patients with inaccessible femoral arteries. Placement of the Impella 2.5 via the brachial artery was feasible and enabled the required hemodynamic support, with no procedural complications. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1884-1887
Number of pages4
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume2
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2020

Keywords

  • Impella
  • brachial artery
  • coronary artery disease
  • percutaneous coronary intervention
  • vascular access

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