Abstract:A transfemoral Impella can substantially support patients with cardiogenic shock, and surgical closure has conventionally been used for the removal of large-bore catheters. However, while percutaneous closure is a prompt and minimally invasive technique, single Perclose post-closure outcomes remain to be evaluated. The present study evaluated the safety and efficacy of single Perclose post-closure in the removal of transfemoral Impella catheters. Methods: Of 37 patients supported by an Impella device, 25 patie… Show more
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