Endovascular retrieval of a CardioMEMS heart failure system

Endovascular retrieval of a CardioMEMS heart failure system

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As the creation and utilization of new implantable devices increases, so does the need for interventionalists to devise unique retrieval mechanisms.This report describes the first foot plug endovascular retrieval of a CardioMEMS heart failure monitoring device.A 20-mm gooseneck snare was utilized in conjunction with a 9-French sheath and Envoy catheter for retrieval.

The patient suffered no immediate postprocedural Dryer Thermal Cutout complications but died 5 days after the procedure from multiorgan failure secondary to sepsis.Keywords: CardioMEMS heart failure system, Endovascular retrieval.