Is the Impella device feasible and safe for temporary mechanical support of the systemic circulation in pediatric and adolescent patients?
The Impella device is a feasible option for temporary mechanical circulatory support in pediatric and adolescent patients.
Temporary circulatory support with Impella devices is feasible in pediatric and adolescent patients, with acceptable risk profiles. More experience and follow up is needed to improve technical performance and patient selection. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Dimas et al. (Wed,) studied this question.