In this article the authors describe techniques for Impella heart pump removal with or without pre-closure and discuss how to prevent and manage complications associated with large-bore femoral access.
This article describes pre-procedural preparation, with a particular focus on imaging techniques for screening and guiding vascular access in patients undergoing Protected PCI.
Amir Kaki, MD discusses tips, tricks and techniques for high-risk PCI including access, implant, explant, closure, and complications and sheath management.
Navin K. Kapur, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FAHA, discusses how acute cardiac unloading limits infarct scar formation in the context of the DTU-STEMI Pilot trial and Pivotal trial.
Thom Dahle, MD, presents a high-risk PCI case managed with a heart team approach that entails Impella support and atherectomy.
NPS-1674
This information is intended for use by customers, patients, and healthcare professionals in [region] only. We recognize that the Internet is a global communications medium; however, laws, regulatory requirements, and product information for medical products can vary from country to country. The product information included here may not be appropriate for use outside [region], and the information from other sites you visit may not be appropriate for use in [region].
The Protected PCI community
is now on HeartRecovery.com
Providing education and training to help health care professionals
recover hearts, oxygenate the body and save lives.
