
Stopping Bleeding with Impella: Dr. Jason Wollmuth’s Sideclose Technique
Dr. Jason Wollmuth introduces a groundbreaking solution to a persistent challenge in Impella support — managing bleeding. In this episode, he walks through the Sideclose technique, a simple yet effective method now gaining traction in cath labs for improved hemostasis.
✅ Full step-by-step guide
✅ Practical tips from real-world cases
✅ Why this matters for MCS management
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Managing Oozing
02:00 The Side Closure Technique
04:00 Managing Impella-related bleeding
05:45 Managing Impella CP Bleeding
08:00 Impella Removal and Hemostasis Technique
10:25 Impella Repositioning and Potential Complications
12:35 Expanding Sideclose use and addressing potential complications