Impella Induced Massive Hemolysis: Reemphasizing Echocardiographic Guidance for Correct Placement

Joint Authors

Belgrave, Kevin
Ahmed, Tasneem
Cardozo, Shaun

Source

Case Reports in Cardiology

Issue

Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2015-01-27

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

3

Main Subjects

Diseases

Abstract EN

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 documented complications.

However, cases of severe hemolytic anemia are rare in the literature.

Proven imaging modalities like ultrasound need to be used to guide proper placement.

We present a case of device induced severe hemolysis due to Impella insertion and the need to use ultrasound guidance to avoid such an unnecessary complication.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Cardozo, Shaun& Ahmed, Tasneem& Belgrave, Kevin. 2015. Impella Induced Massive Hemolysis: Reemphasizing Echocardiographic Guidance for Correct Placement. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058114

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Cardozo, Shaun…[et al.]. Impella Induced Massive Hemolysis: Reemphasizing Echocardiographic Guidance for Correct Placement. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058114

American Medical Association (AMA)

Cardozo, Shaun& Ahmed, Tasneem& Belgrave, Kevin. Impella Induced Massive Hemolysis: Reemphasizing Echocardiographic Guidance for Correct Placement. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058114

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1058114