Impella® Heart Pump
Overview
Termed “the world’s smallest heart pump,” this device is implanted during a heart catheterization procedure.
How It Works
- Pulls blood from the heart and pumps the oxygenated blood to vital organs in the body.
- Typically used for high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and for short-term treatment of ongoing cardiogenic shock.
Benefits
- Improves survival of cardiogenic shock patients
- Fewer adverse events when compared to IABP
- Reduced length of stay
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