A case of left ventricular free wall rupture after insertion of an IMPELLA® left ventricular assist device diagnosed by transesophageal echocardiography

A case of left ventricular free wall rupture after insertion of an IMPELLA® left ventricular assist device diagnosed by transesophageal echocardiography

Abstract Background The IMPELLA® is a minimally invasive left ventricular assist device. We report a case in which transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was useful in diagnosis of left ventricular rupture after IMPELLA® insertion. Case presentation A 75-year-old man presented to the emergency room...

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Main Authors: Akito Mizuno, Shuji Kawamoto, Shuji Uda, Kenichiro Tatsumi, Chikashi Takeda, Tomoharu Tanaka, Kazuhiko Fukuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-04-01
Series:JA Clinical Reports
Subjects:
IMPELLA®
Left ventricular mechanical support
Myocardial infarction
Left ventricular perforation
Transesophageal echocardiography
Cardiac tamponade
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-021-00444-w

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