You’re Not Alone in Heart Recovery

If you or your loved one recently underwent a procedure with Impella^TM or required Impella to help your heart rest and recover, you may have questions or be looking for resources on your journey of heart recovery. Join our patient advocacy community to access resources, support, and more. Participation is completely optional and can be catered to your interests.

• Connect with others.
• Hear from people who’ve also received Impella.
• Raise awareness.
• Participate in education or community initiatives.
• Share your experience.
• Help us understand what patients wish they knew after their procedure.

Impella is a temporary heart pump used by doctors to help support circulation in certain high-risk heart situations — including Protected PCI and cardiogenic shock.

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock happens when the heart suddenly can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Your care team may use temporary heart support — like Impella — to help support circulation while they treat the underlying cause and give the heart a chance to rest.

Protected PCI

Protected PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) is a minimally invasive stenting procedure performed in a catheterization lab. During Protected PCI, the Impella heart pump can temporarily assist your heart’s pumping function to help maintain blood flow to critical organs while your doctor places stents.

After the procedure, the Impella is removed and your heart will begin to function on its own.

Impella is part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, where our motto, Patients First, guides how we think, build, and care.

Whether you received Impella during an emergency or a planned procedure, many patients find connection in sharing their experience with others who understand.

1. After reviewing your inquiry, our patient advocacy group will contact you to learn more, including sharing our community offerings.

2. You choose how you’d like to participate.

3. We align on next steps together.