Successful cardiogenic shock treatment using a percutaneous left ventricular assist device

Scientists have succeeded in minimally invasive treatment of a patient with acute heart failure due to medical treatment-resistant cardiogenic shock by making use of Impella, a percutaneous auxiliary artificial heart, for the first time in Japan. This method is anticipated as a new therapy for treating patients with acute heart failure due to medical treatment-resistant cardiogenic shock.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171031085307.htm

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