Access & Closure, Femoral Access, Insertion, Protected PCI
Tips for Impella® Femoral Access and Explant
February 15, 2018 1 min read
Thomas Tu, MD, of Baptist Health Hospital discusses his approach for safely and effectively obtaining femoral artery access and techniques for placing a sheath in preparation for insertion of the Impella heart pump to avoid vascular complications. Topics include:
- Femoral access and removal
- Impella insertion and positioning technique
- Special situations including resheathing and alternative access
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