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Dan Nguyen1, David Ellison1, Christian Ngo1
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
Abstract:
We describe the management and clinical decision making in a cardiogenic shock patient with a free-floating left ventricular thrombus found during temporary mechanical support with an Impella CP. The management of these patients can be challenging because there are no guidelines or data to support any particular treatment strategy. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).
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