Treatment of acute limb ischemia in an Impella CP patient

Abstract

The use of the Impella left ventricular assist device is feasible in severe cardiogenic shock. Ischemic complications due to the arterial cannulation may occur. The following case shows how the use of a perfusion adapter for antegrade leg perfusion treats ischemia of the lower extremities.

Keywords

Extracorporeal life support impella left ventricular assist device cardiogenic shock limb ischemia

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