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February 21, 2020

Dhruva et al. 

This FAQ explains how the conclusions of Dhruva et al. conflict with Impella® best practice outcomes reported in more robust, previously published, contemporary, prospective studies.

February 10, 2020

Information for Physicians: Medical Office Review of Dhruva et al.

Seth Bilazarian, MD, identifies and discusses a number of limitations of the Dhurva et al. paper.

February 10, 2020

FAQ: Is There Randomized Controlled Trial Data Available for Impella® Heart Pump Use in Cardiogenic Shock?

This FAQ discusses the challenges of obtaining RCT data for cardiogenic shock and presents the clinical data that is currently available and ongoing.

February 9, 2020

Managing Impella® Position Using Imaging and the Automated Impella Controller™

Jo Kajewski, advanced Impella trainer, discusses how Impella should appear on baseline echo and steps for repositioning Impella if a positioning alarm occur. 

January 15, 2020

Calculating Total Heparin Rate

Learn how to account for Impella® delivered heparin when calculating the total heparin dose for a patient supported with an Impella heart pump. 

January 11, 2020

Developing Best Practices for Managing AMI Cardiogenic Shock

Presenting the NCSI algorithm, William O’Neill, MD, emphasizes the importance of supporting patient quickly.

January 6, 2020

Discover New Data on Protected PCI versus Bailout PCI

Alexander Truesdell, MD, discusses Protected PCI versus bailout PCI using data from the cVAD Study and the PROTECT III study. 

January 3, 2020

Tips, Tricks and Techniques for High-Risk PCI

Amir Kaki, MD discusses tips, tricks and techniques for high-risk PCI including access, implant, explant, closure, and complications and sheath management.

December 19, 2019

Learn How Impella® Affects Hemodynamics

Jo Kajewski, global Impella trainer, uses a bedside monitor simulator to demonstrate how the Impella heart pump affects a patient's hemodynamics.

November 26, 2019

PROTECT Series of Clinical Studies Provides Mounting Evidence for Impella® Support in High-Risk PCI

This article discusses clinical data from the PROTECT II RCT and the PROTECT III study supporting the use of Impella in high-risk PCI.

November 17, 2019

Amin Analysis: Review of Trends, Variation and Outcomes in Impella® Use

Seth Bilazarian, MD, reviews the shortcomings of the Amin, et al., analysis presented at AHA 2019.

November 15, 2019

How Do Bleeding Rates with Impella® Compare to Bleeding Rates Associated With Other Forms of Mechanical Circulatory Support?

This FAQ discusses bleeding rates associated with mechanical circulatory support and vascular access and closure techniques for successfully managing bleeding.

November 13, 2019

Techniques to Reduce Bleeding with Large Bore Access Devices

Amir Kaki, MD, discusses techniques and best practices for access and closure to reduce bleeding and complications with large-bore access devices.

November 13, 2019

Top Cardiogenic Shock Treatment Objectives and Device Options

The goals of cardiogenic shock treatment are to restore blood flow and protect organs from damage. Learn more about signs, symptoms and treatment options.

October 30, 2019

NCSI Study: About 40% of AMICS Patients Develop Right Ventricular Dysfunction

Babar Basir, DO, discusses NCSI study findings on right ventricular dysfunction in AMI cardiogenic shock.

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