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Impella Support as a Bridge to Surgery for Severe Mitral Regurgitation With Cardiogenic Shock
Shusuke Imaoka1, Satoshi Kainuma1, Koichi Toda1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine Suita Japan.
Abstract:
Cardiogenic shock due to acute severe mitral regurgitation is characterized by multiple organ failure and acute pulmonary edema, leading to a high risk of mortality. We report on a patient with acute, severe mitral regurgitation complicated by cardiogenic shock, refractory to both inotrope treatment and intra-aortic balloon pump support. The patient was successfully bridged to surgery with an Impella CP, a percutaneous left ventricular assist device. Mechanical support using an Impella CP can stabilize hemodynamics and may be used as a bridge to elective surgery for patients with mitral regurgitation with cardiogenic shock.
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