Utilization of the impella 2.5 micro‐axial pump in children for acute circulatory support. Issue 2 (23rd July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dimas, V. Vivian; Murthy, Raghav; Guleserian, Kristine J.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 83:Issue 2(2014:Feb. 01)
• Page Start: 261
• Page End: 262
• Publication Date: 2013-07-23
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Percutaneous circulatory support is widely available for use in adult patients. Options remain limited in the pediatric population due to limitations of vessel and patient size, resulting in the use of more invasive means of circulatory support. We present a case series of pediatric patients in whom the Impella 2.5 axial flow pump was able to be placed utilizing a hybrid approach that allowed for adequate distal perfusion while providing successful short‐term hemodynamic support. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p> </abstract>