Table 2.

Procedural data

	n=39
Implant site
Femoral artery	33 (85%)
Axillary artery	6 (15%)
Chimney graft (yes, %)	12 (31%)
Repositioning required (yes, %)	15 (38%)
Additional mechanical support	19 (49%)
Prior to Impella placement	1
Impella used to decompress LV on ECMO	3
ECMO added after Impella support	3
Transition to ECMO	6
Transition to LVAD	6
Duration of support (hrs)	45 (1–1224)
Indication for explant
Ventricular recovery	16 (41%)
Transition to different mode of support	12 (31%)
Completion of high-risk catheterization procedure	4 (10%)
Death	6 (15%)
Heart transplant	1 (3%)

Data are presented as median (minimum-maximum) or number (%)