Open Access 01-12-2023 | Intra-Aortic Balloon | Educational Review
CT and chest radiography in evaluation of mechanical circulatory support devices for acute heart failure
Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 1/2023
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Key points
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IABP upper/distal marker should be 2–3 cm distal to the ostia of the left subclavian artery.
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Inlet of Impella CP should be 3.5 cm below the aortic valve.
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The Impella 5.5 does not have a pigtail portion. The inlet should be about 5 cm below the aortic annulus.
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Impella RP inlet port should be in the right atrium or inferior vena cava, the pigtail portion should be positioned in the main pulmonary artery.
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Protek Duo inflow is in the right atrium or right ventricle. The outflow is in the main pulmonary artery.