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Successful implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy device assisted with Impella in a patient with severe decompensated heart failure
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  • Kyoko Unno,
  • Makoto Sano,
  • Yutaro Kaneko,
  • Tomoaki Sakakibara,
  • Taro Narumi,
  • Satoshi Mogi,
  • Yoshihisa Naruse,
  • Hayato Ohtani,
  • Tsuyoshi Urushida,
  • Yuichiro Maekawa
Kyoko Unno
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Makoto Sano
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

Corresponding Author:makotosano1003@gmail.com

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Yutaro Kaneko
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Tomoaki Sakakibara
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Taro Narumi
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Satoshi Mogi
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Yoshihisa Naruse
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Hayato Ohtani
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Tsuyoshi Urushida
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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Yuichiro Maekawa
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
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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.