Successful implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy device
assisted with Impella in a patient with severe decompensated heart
failure
Abstract
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a cornerstone of heart
failure with reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction and a wide
QRS duration. Implantation of a CRT device is usually scheduled in the
compensated phase of heart failure. We report a case of a successful
semi-urgent implantation of a CRT device assisted with Impella at the
decompensated phase of severe heart failure dependent on inotropic
agents. Both mechanical resynchronization by CRT and LV unloading by
Impella might contribute to a decrease in LV end-diastolic pressure and
early recovery from acute pulmonary edema.