Embolization Followed by Self-Repositioning of a CardioMEMS™ Wireless Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamic Monitoring Sensor Device

Chloe Kharsa; Fatima Qamar; Joseph Elias; Karl Abou Zeid; Sachin Goel; Joe Aoun

doi:10.14797/mdcvj.1765

Embolization Followed by Self-Repositioning of a CardioMEMS™ Wireless Pulmonary Artery Hemodynamic Monitoring Sensor Device

Chloe Kharsa, Fatima Qamar, Joseph Elias, Karl Abou Zeid, Sachin Goel, Joe Aoun

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Abstract

We report a case of early migration of a CardioMEMS™ heart failure device (Abbott) from the right to the left pulmonary artery, which then spontaneously repositioned itself within the left pulmonary artery without the need for intervention. A balloon Swan-Ganz catheter was then used to reposition the device, successfully lodging it into a more distal position. This case underscores the importance of close device monitoring and demonstrates an effective technique for repositioning without device retrieval.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	37-41
Number of pages	5
Journal	Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal
Volume	22
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1765
State	Published - 2026

Keywords

acute systolic congestive heart failure
CardioMEMS™ HF system monitoring device
migration
Swan-Ganz catheter

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Surgery
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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