JACC: Case Reports (Dec 2019)
Impella RP
Abstract
Due to the scarcity of data, Impella RP is not approved for acute right ventricular failure caused by massive pulmonary embolism. We describe here the successful use of Impella RP in acute right ventricular failure caused by massive pulmonary embolism to highlight its promising outcome in such an indication. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)