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Impella Induced Massive Hemolysis: Reemphasizing Echocardiographic Guidance for Correct Placement
Joint Authors
Belgrave, Kevin
Ahmed, Tasneem
Cardozo, Shaun
Source
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
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