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Reversible Mitral Regurgitation As A Complication Of Impella® 5.0, Katrina A. Bidwell, Andrew R. Kolodziej, Maya E. Guglin
Reversible Mitral Regurgitation As A Complication Of Impella® 5.0, Katrina A. Bidwell, Andrew R. Kolodziej, Maya E. Guglin
The VAD Journal
The Impella® is a ventricular assist device used for temporary left ventricular support and has been approved for use since 2008. In this report we present a case of a patient who experienced mitral regurgitation as a complication shortly after placement of an Impella® as well as a brief literature review. To our knowledge this is the first such case demonstrating resolution of iatrogenic mitral regurgitation with removal of the device as opposed to permanent damage.
Temporary And Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support For Single Ventricular Failure In An Adult, Joshua L. Hermsen, Jason W. Smith, Jay D. Pal, Agustin Rubio, S. Carolina Masri, Nahush A. Mokadam, Richard K. Cheng, Claudius Mahr
Temporary And Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support For Single Ventricular Failure In An Adult, Joshua L. Hermsen, Jason W. Smith, Jay D. Pal, Agustin Rubio, S. Carolina Masri, Nahush A. Mokadam, Richard K. Cheng, Claudius Mahr
The VAD Journal
Patients palliated with Fontan circulation requiring mechanical circulatory support pose anatomic and physiologic challenges. We treated a Fontan patient with acute ventricular failure with sequential temporary and durable support devices. Aspects of treatment with each device required modification based on the patient’s anatomy and physiology.