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. 2020 May 18;9(2):245–255. doi: 10.1007/s40119-020-00175-6
Left ventricular distension is a recognized complication of VA-ECMO support.
Impella is an effective venting or decompression strategy during VA-ECMO support.
The hemodynamic effects of Impella differ from other left ventricular venting strategies.