Abstract
We recently experienced a 43-year-old man with dilated cardiomyopathy transported under the Impella support to a high-volume left ventricular assist device (LVAD) center. Stabilized hemodynamics with the Impella and firm fixation of the device were important for safe transportation of the patient.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1219-1221 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Heart Journal |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Bridge to transplantation
- Cardiogenic shock
- Heart transplantation
- Ventricular assist device
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine