Impella 5.0 repositioning across the aortic valve without a guidewire using rapid ventricular pacing: A case report

ConclusionsIn case of accidental Impella dislodgement and fast deterioration of the patient's hemodynamic status, rapid pacing may be an option to “open” the aortic valve thus aiding quick replacement of Impella 5.0 through the aortic valve into the left ventricle under TEE guidance.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - July 26, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Paolo Masiello, Francesco Frunzo, Marco Padula, Generoso Mastrogiovanni, Donato Triggiani, Alessandro Laudani, Rocco Leone, Severino Iesu Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research