Right ventricular temporal assist device for cardiac recompensation.
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ABSTRACT: 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.
SUBMITTER: Yan I
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5542743 | biostudies-other | 2017 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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