Background: Air embolism can cause the following catastrophic complications that must be avoided: cardiogenic shock (from right heart failure), obstructive shock, myocardial infarction, stroke, RVOT obstructions, and pulmonary embolism. Currently there is a paucity of data on Impella RP use in rare causes of acute right ventricle (RV) failure, especially if caused by air embolism.
Case Report: We report a case of a patient with acute RV failure due to air embolism who recovered from temporary use of Impella RP.
Discussion: This case highlights the utility of right-sided mechanical support (MCS) devices for acute RV failure.
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