Use of Impella 5.5 in patients with cardiogenic shock as a bridge to decision, recovery, or destination therapy

The overall morbidity and mortality rates of cardiogenic shock are high. The Impella 5.5 is a temporary mechanical circulatory support device that treats cardiogenic shock by supporting a failing ventricle. It is used as a bridge to advanced therapy, decision, or recovery. We report our initial expe...

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Main Authors: Anju Bhardwaj, Ismael Salas De Armas, Dina Al Rameni, Manish Patel, Mehmet H. Akay, Biswajit Kar, Igor D. Gregoric
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-04-01
Series:IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468600X23000257