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October 27, 2020

Clinical Relevance of Revascularization Extent in Protected PCI: Insight From Italian Studies

Francesco Burzotta, MD, discusses the clinical impact of revascularization extent in Protected PCI.

October 27, 2020

Achieving >70% AMICS Survival: Insights From National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative Study

William O'Neill, MD, shares insights from the National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative (NCSI) Study that are driving improved outcomes in patients with AMI cardiogenic shock. 

October 27, 2020

Review RECOVER III and RECOVER IV Studies

William O’Neill, MD, reviews RECOVER III study data and introduces the RECOVER IV study.

October 22, 2020

Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® Tip-to-Toe

Jason Richard, an advanced Impella® trainer, provides a tip-to-toe review of the Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist.

October 20, 2020

Rapid and Safe Adoption of the New Single Access Technique

Duane Pinto, MD, MPH, discusses the new single access technique, designed to avoid an additional arterial access, and reduce associated complications as well as make the procedure more rapid.

September 28, 2020

Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist®: Echocardiography for Real-time Positioning

Learn when and how to use echocardiography to visualize in real-time the relationship of the Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist to structures within the left ventricle.

September 25, 2020

Transferring to a Backup AIC

This quick skills video demonstrates the procedure for transferring Impella® support from one Automated Impella Controller™ (AIC) to another AIC.

September 22, 2020

Optimal Target MAP in Post-Cardiac Arrest AMI Shock

Ameloot et al. report significant reduction in myocardial injury with target MAP between 80/85 and 100 mmHg in post-cardiac arrest patients with shock after AMI.

August 30, 2020

Comparing Impella® to ECMO in AMICS

Lemor et al. demonstrate better clinical outcomes, fewer complications, shorter hospital stay, and lower cost with Impella compared to ECMO in AMICS.

August 25, 2020

What is the PROTECT Series?

This FAQ discusses the PROTECT series of FDA clinical studies, which include the PROTECT I study, the PROTECT II randomized controlled trial, and the PROTECT III study. 

August 23, 2020

Using the LV Waveform to Troubleshoot Suction Events

Understanding how to utilize and interpret LV waveforms displayed on the Automated Impella Controller™ can assist with troubleshooting suction events and aid in timely resolution.

August 21, 2020

SCAI Shock Classification Helps Predict Survival in AMICS

Ivan Hanson, MD, explains the SCAI shock staging system and how it can predict survival in AMI cardiogenic shock.

July 28, 2020

Large Multicenter Study in Japan Finds High Survival Rates with Use of Impella® Heart Pump

Yoshiki Sawa, MD, PhD, discusses a large multicenter study in Japan demonstrating high survival rates in AMI cardiogenic shock patients receiving the Impella heart pump.

July 27, 2020

Insights on Mechanical Circulatory Support Use in AMI Cardiogenic Shock

Jacob Møller, MD, PhD, provides insights from recently published data on the use and timing of MCS in AMI cardiogenic shock in Denmark.

July 22, 2020

De-Airing the Impella® Purge System

This quick skills video demonstrates the procedure for de-airing the Impella purge system using the Automated Impella Controller (AIC)

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