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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

Revascularization Strategies for Multivessel CAD with Impella® for AMI Shock

William O’Neill, MD, presents data supporting multivessel intervention with Impella® support in patients with AMI cardiogenic shock. 

Changing the Purge Fluid Bag

This quick skills video demonstrates the procedure for changing the purge fluid bag using the Automated Impella Controller (AIC)

Changing the Purge Cassette and Fluid Bag

This quick skills video demonstrates the procedure for changing the purge cassette and fluid bag using the Automated Impella Controller (AIC)

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