| Literature DB >> 18334902 |
Alessio Amico1, Mario Siro Brigiani, Albino Vallabini, Beniamino Ferrante, Angelo Marzovillo, Domenico Loizzi, Carmine Carbone.
Abstract
We utilized a new ventricular assist device, the PulseCath catheter, to perform an off-pump bypass procedure in a patient with low ejection fraction. The 21 Fr PulseCath catheter, driven by a standard intra-aortic balloon pump console, can generate a pulsatile flow of 2-3 l/min. The PulseCath coupled with an intra-aortic balloon pump device is an important tool for left ventricular assistance.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18334902 DOI: 10.2459/JCM.0b013e3282eee851
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) ISSN: 1558-2027 Impact factor: 2.160