First Experience of Transfer with Impella 5.0 Over the Long Distance in Japan

Masakazu Hori; Makiko Nakamura; Masaki Nakagaito; Koichiro Kinugawa

doi:10.1536/ihj.19-038

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First Experience of Transfer with Impella 5.0 Over the Long Distance in Japan

Masakazu Hori, Makiko Nakamura, Masaki Nakagaito, Koichiro Kinugawa

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Keywords: Ventricular assist device, Cardiogenic shock, Bridge to transplantation, Heart transplantation

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2019 Volume 60 Issue 5 Pages 1219-1221

DOI https://doi.org/10.1536/ihj.19-038

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Abstract

We recently experienced a 43-year-old man with dilated cardiomyopathy transported under the Impella support to a high-volume left ventricular assist device (LVAD) center. Stabilized hemodynamics with the Impella and firm fixation of the device were important for safe transportation of the patient.

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