[High-risk left main coronary stenting supported by percutaneous Impella Recover LP 2.5 assist device]

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2010 Feb;59(1):48-51. doi: 10.1016/j.ancard.2008.07.015. Epub 2008 Aug 26.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) of complex coronary lesions in patients with severely depressed left ventricular (LV) function may increasingly constitute an alternative to surgical revascularization. The availability of hemodynamic support devices offers a promising option to reduce PCI-related complications in such high-risk procedures. We report the case of a successful distal left main coronary artery T-stenting supported by the Impella Recover LP 2.5 assist device in a patient with severe LV dysfunction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Cardiac Output, Low / therapy*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Restenosis / therapy*
  • Echocardiography
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy*
  • Myocardial Ischemia / therapy*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / therapy*