title: First Experience With Successful Percutaneous Retrieval of Retained-Fractured Impella Device.
authors.affiliation: Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: Qusai A
authors.initials: QA
authors.lastname: Saleh
authors.affiliation: Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.affiliation: Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana. Electronic address: nabirafe@tulane.edu.
authors.forename: Nidal
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Abi Rafeh
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: foreign body; left ventricular assist device