In this case report, we discuss treatment of a 66-year-old patient with right heart failure due to chronic left heart failure caused by ischemic cardiomyopathy. We decided to manage this patient by implanting a temporary right ventricular assist device (Impella RP®) as a novel therapeutic option for acute on chronic right heart decompensation.
Keywords: Chronic biventricular failure; Mechanical circulatory support; Percutaneous microaxial pump; Right heart failure.
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