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Successful Treatment of Left Ventricle Inferior Wall Perforation and Rupture Associated with an Impella 5.5: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background and Clinical Significance: Perforation of the left ventricle related to microaxial ventricular assist devices (Impella) is a rare but fatal complication related to placement or adjustment. It results in left ventricular hemorrhage and tamponade, leading to rapid deterioration and death. Case Presentation: We present a case report of a 73-year-old man who developed this complication postoperatively and was successfully managed to a full recovery. Conclusions: To our knowledge, he is the only reported patient to have this complication outside the setting of immediate placement who subsequently survived to discharge.

Source: Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos

DOI: 10.3390/reports8020098

Authors: James Hall, Hasnayn Raza, Sarah Lee, Nicole Bryce, Sunil Abrol

Institutions: NYU Langone Health, New York University, State University of New York, University at Albany, State University of New York, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,689