Table 5 Complications of entire cohort vs. patients with implantation > 14 days
From: Single center first year experience and outcomes with Impella 5.5 left ventricular assist device
Complication | Entire Cohort n = 26 | Greater than 14 days n = 11 |
|---|---|---|
Overall complication rate | 12 (46%) | 7 (73%) |
Axillary infection | 1 (4%) | 1 (9%) |
Axillary hematoma | 4 (15%) | 2 (18%) |
Device malfunction | 2 (8%) | 2 (18%) |
Gastrointestinal bleed | 4 (15%) | 2 (18%) |
Stroke | 2 (8%) | 1 (9%) |
HIT positive | 2 (8%) | 1 (9%) |
New ESRD with HD | 2 (8%) | 1 (9%) |