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Moses Mathur1, Adam Mohmand-Borkowski1, Mariko Harper1
1Virginia Mason Heart Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
JACC. Case Reports
|July 28, 2021
Abstract:
This report describes a case in which bedside manipulation of an Impella CP led to device entanglement in the aorta. Using a snare and counter-traction, we were able to untangle and re-deliver it into the left ventricle to restore normal device support. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
