NYMC Faculty Publications
Implantation of a Temporary Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device via the Right Axillary Artery in a Patient With Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1093/icvts/ivaf011
Journal Title
Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2025
Department
Surgery
Keywords
axillary artery, cardiogenic shock, heart transplant, left ventricular assist device, subclavian artery
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
A temporary microaxial left ventricular assist device is commonly implanted via the right axillary artery to treat decompensated heart failure or cardiogenic shock. However, limited literature describes implantation in a variant aortic arch anatomy setting. We present a case of implantation via the right axillary artery in a patient with an aberrant right subclavian artery (Arteria Lusoria) as a bridge to heart transplantation.
Recommended Citation
Amar, G., Elgar, G., Shimamura, J., & Ohira, S. (2025). Implantation of a Temporary Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device via the Right Axillary Artery in a Patient With Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery. Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 40 (2). https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivaf011
