Impella Induced Massive Hemolysis: Reemphasizing Echocardiographic Guidance for Correct Placement

The Impella LP 2.5 (Abiomed, Danvers, MA) has been a tool of use for high risk coronary procedures and for cardiogenic shock. As with any invasive or intracardiac device, improper placement can result in disastrous complications. Hemolytic anemia secondary to Impella implantation is one of the docu...

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Main Authors: Shaun Cardozo, Tasneem Ahmed, Kevin Belgrave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/464135