JACC: Case Reports (Feb 2020)

Percutaneous Impella Mechanical Circulatory Support Delivery Using Intravascular Lithotripsy

  • Robert F. Riley, MD, MS,
  • Brian Kolski, MD,
  • Chandanreddy M. Devireddy, MD,
  • Amir Kaki, MD,
  • Antonious Attallah,
  • Mitul B. Kadakia, MD,
  • Carlo Di Mario, MD,
  • Dean Kereiakes, MD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2
pp. 250 – 254

Abstract

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Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) may be useful to deliver Impella devices in patients with peripheral arterial disease. Twelve patients were treated with peripheral IVL prior to Impella insertion. A total of 100% of patients underwent successful device implantation with no IVL complications. IVL can facilitate transfemoral access for Impella insertion. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)

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