Utilization of Impella 5.5 in High Risk Cardiac Surgery
Friday, September 16, 2022
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: JW Grand Ballroom 3
CE: .25
Reference 1: Impella 5.5 Direct Aortic Implant and Explant Techniques. Anderson,Smith,et al. Ann Thorac Surg 2021;111:e373-5 Reference 2: Salas De Armas IA. Insertion of Impella 5.5 via the axillary artery graft under flouroscopic guidance. Oper Tech Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021. doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2021.05.002 Reference 3: 0
David Vanhooser, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Learning Objectives:
'Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the role of the Impella 5.5 in high risk, low EF cardiac surgery.
'Upon completion, participant will be able to list the anatomical options for surgical implantation of the Impella 5.5
'Upon completion, participant will be able to understand methods for implantation that will aid in subsequent removal of the Impella 5.5 using local anesthesia.