A case of left ventricular free wall rupture after insertion of an IMPELLA® left ventricular assist device diagnosed by transesophageal echocardiography

摘要

Apical four chamber view (a) and apical long-axis view (b) by transthoracic echocardiography. Note the pericardial effusion (double arrow) and the abnormal flow on apex of the left ventricle (small arrow), part of the IMPELLA® (asterisk). The tip of the IMPELLA® is not depicted