Retrieval of entrapped catheter-mounted axial flow pump from mitral subvalvular apparatus using a snare catheter
Abstract
Axial-flow ventricular assist devices are being increasingly used to support hemodynamically compromised patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Periprocedural valvular complications have been recognized in a few case reports. We present a unique case of entanglement of the Impella within the mitral subvalvular apparatus, retrieved successfully using a snare under fluoroscopic guidance. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)
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Date
2021-10-06
Type
Article
Subject
Cardiology
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Citation
Elsherif A, Nadir A, Ludman PF, Khan SQ. Retrieval of Entrapped Catheter-Mounted Axial Flow Pump From Mitral Subvalvular Apparatus Using a Snare Catheter. JACC Case Rep. 2021 Oct 6;3(13):1494-1498. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.06.041.
Journal / Source Title
JACC: Case Reports
DOI
10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.06.041
PMID
34693349
Publisher
Elsevier
Publisher’s URL
https://www.jacc.org/journal/case-reports