The Impella® is U.S. FDA-approved percutaneous heart pump technology that provides short-term support in heart failure and those undergoing high-risk PCI. Inserted via a minimally invasive percutaneous procedure and positioned across the aortic valve, it functions as a microaxial pump, unloading the LV by drawing blood into the aorta and improving systemic flow. — At CardioVisual, we simplify complex cardiometabolic information into engaging, visual content for clinicians and patients alike, emp

Impella RP Right Heart Pump 🫀 This clip is one of our many about cardiac interventions on our website heart.medicalvisual.com! In the setting of cardiogenic shock, the heart struggles to pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands. When the right ventricle fails, it can’t pump blood to the lungs effectively, leading to backup in the veins (increased central venous pressure) and inadequate oxygen delivery to the body (low cardiac index). The Impella RP right heart pump steps in to temporarily t

Impella explained part ✌️ If you work in critical care, the Impella device probably isn’t new to you! Let’s talk about size difference! 📏 We have a 3.5 liter per minute offloading to the 👈🏼 left ventricle 🫀 And a larger 5.5 liter per minute offloading to the 👈🏼 left ventricle 🫀 This can be a scary looking device to some new grads- what’s advice do you wish you had before your first Impella patient? 👀 stay tuned for part three where I’ll show you the Impella in action! #criticalcare #crit