What degree of aortic valve insufficiency is reasonable to tolerate for Impella supported PCI provided that the Impella will be removed at conclusion of case?
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Cardiology · UNC Hospitals
Mild or moderate AI would be tolerated for a short period of time, so long as the patient tolerates it from a hemodynamic standpoint. I do not think severe AI would be tolerated, even for a short duration, such as the time it takes to do a PCI.