Recovering Hearts.
Impella®
The world's smallest heart pump is the only non-surgical heart pump FDA-approved for patients undergoing high-risk PCI and those with cardiogenic shock. The Impella heart pump helps ensure blood flow is maintained to critical organs such as the brain and kidneys during a PCI procedure.
Impella® Protects the Heart During Cardiogenic Shock
What is Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening situation that occurs when the heart is unable to function, depriving critical organs of the blood they need to function properly. This may happen due to a sudden cardiac event such as a heart attack. When cardiogenic shock occurs, blood pressure becomes very low, signifying the heart’s inability to adequately pump blood in order to provide much-needed oxygen to vital organs.
The Impella heart pump helps ensure blood flow is maintained to critical organs while the physician treats the clinical issue.
Condition
Cardiogenic
Shock
Support
Impella®
Result
Heart Protection
What is Impella?
- Impella is the world’s smallest heart pump
- Impella is the only hemodynamic support device proven safe and effective in treating patients undergoing an elective or urgent High-risk PCI procedure or Cardiogenic Shock
- Impella allows your heart to rest and recover during PCI by temporarily assisting in efficiently moving your blood
- Click here for indications for use and safety information