Mechanical circulatory support for acute right ventricular failure in the setting of pulmonary embolism

ConclusionIn patients with PE and RV shock, Impella RP device resulted in immediate hemodynamic benefit with reversal of shock and favorable survival to discharge.

Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - February 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mahir Elder, Nimrod Blank, Amir Kaki, M Chadi Alraies, Cindy L. Grines, Marvin Kajy, Reema Hasan, Tamam Mohamad, Theodore Schreiber Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research