Use of Transcarotid IMPELLA 2.5 Axial-Flow Pump Device for Left Ventricle Unloading During VA-ECMO Support in Pediatric Acute Heart Failure.
World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg
; 12(4): 542-546, 2021 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
An alternative strategy for left ventricular (LV) venting during short-term mechanical circulatory support is use of Impella axial-flow pump. We present our transcarotid Impella 2.5 implantation technique using a polytetrafluoroethylene graft, in two children with acute heart failure treated primarily with venoarterial ECMO. The venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenator and Impella support were maintained for 5 and 17 days, respectively. Transcarotid Impella implantation might be an alternative and feasible option in pediatrics patients affected by severe LV failure, as a bridge to decision or bridge to candidacy. Potentially, the Impella 2.5 device provides less invasive support for children with heart failure.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pediatría
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Oxigenación por Membrana Extracorpórea
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Corazón Auxiliar
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Insuficiencia Cardíaca
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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En
Revista:
World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg
Año:
2021
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Article
País de afiliación:
Italia