Talk to Your Cardiologist About Protected PCI with Impella®
What is the Difference Between a General Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist?
You likely will be referred to a general cardiologist by your primary care physician if you have heart disease, you are at high risk of developing heart disease or have warning signs of a heart problem. He or she may prescribe a treatment plan of diet, exercise and medication. However, if these treatments aren’t effective, if the heart disease is too far progressed, or if a stenting treatment is needed, you may need to see an interventional cardiologist.
Why an Interventional Cardiologist?
Interventional cardiologists are trained in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease (CAD) through catheter-based procedures, such as angioplasty and stenting. These catheter-based solutions can include an Impella CP® with SmartAssist® supported stenting procedure. An Impella CP® supported procedure may improve patients’ quality of life1,2 – even for patients who are considered too high risk for surgery. Consulting with an interventional cardiologist could be the key to getting treatment that could help you get back to doing the things you love to do.
Talk With Your General Cardiologist About Whether an Impella CP Supported Procedure Could be an Appropriate Option for You
Use this guide to review your treatment options for severe coronary artery disease and/or advanced heart failure.
References
- O’Neill, et al. AHJ, 2022 248:139-149, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2022.02.006
- Wollmuth, et al. JSCAI, 2022 1(5), https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.jscai.2022.100350
As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. Only a physician can determine whether Impella is an option for High-Risk PCI and would be an appropriate course of treatment. There are potential risks including acute renal dysfunction, aortic valve injury, bleeding, cardiogenic shock, cerebral vascular accident/stroke, death, hemolysis, limb ischemia, myocardial infarction, renal failure, thrombocytopenia and cardiac or vascular injury (including ventricular perforation). These risks need to be discussed with your doctor and recovery takes time. The success of this procedure depends on many factors, including your physical condition and your body’s ability to tolerate the procedure. Use care in the selection of your doctors and hospital, based on their skill and experience.
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