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Surgical Applications

Surgical Management with Impella® Heart Pumps

On this page you will find all information about Impella heart pumps in cardiac surgery. Learn more about patient identification, the procedure, clinical evidence and patient management. Surgical applications for Impella heart pumps include:

  • The Impella is a circulatory support system for patients with reduced left ventricular function, e.g. after cardiotomy, in low output syndrome or cardiogenic shock in acute myocardial infarction.
  • Impella can also be used as a cardiovascular support system during coronary bypass surgery on the beating heart, especially in patients with a limited ejection fraction prior to surgery and a high risk of post-operative low output syndrome.
 

Prof. Evgenij Potapov : SOPs for Cardiogenic Shock

Prof. Evgenij Potapov discusses improved survival in patients who were treated at his institution with standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cardiogenic shock.

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Resources for Health Care Professionals

Patient Identification

Find out which patients are eligible for support with Impella heart pumps.

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Procedure

Discover information on how to use Impella® heart pumps, with step-by-step instructions.

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Clinical Evidence

Learn more about clinical evidence, clinical guidelines and studies.

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Patient Management

Learn more about patient management topics such therapy escalation, deescalation and weaning strategies.

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ECpella Therapy

Cardiogenic shock patients may need advanced therapies that provide oxygenation and full cardiac support. Learn more about the ECpella therapy.

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Therapy Escalation

In the context of therapy options with Impella heart pumps, "escalation" refers to the process of gradually increasing the level of support provided by the device in response to the patient's changing clinical needs.

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Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock (PCCS/LCOS)

Postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication that can occur after cardiac surgery. Learn more about risk factors and the role of Impella heart pumps.

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How to Achieve Better Outcomes in PCCS

Prof. Dr. med. Gregor Warnecke discusses how to achieve better outcomes in patients with postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS).

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