Education Library

This Impella skills video demonstrates the mattress suture technique used during insertion of the Impella RP® heart pump.

This Impella skills video demonstrates insertion of the Impella RP®.

This FAQ discusses how IABP works and the role of IABP in Protected PCI and cardiogenic shock.

Amir Kaki, MD, presents a COVID-19 patient affected by a hypercoagulable state who had profound right ventricular dysfunction supported with Impella RP.  

Babar Basir, DO, discusses NCSI study findings on right ventricular dysfunction in AMI cardiogenic shock.

Daniel Burkhoff, MD, presents a HARVI simulation illustrating the importance of hemodynamics in managing biventricular failure.

Navin Kapur, MD, uses Impella RP to effectively manage univentricular shock in a patient with right ventricular failure.

This FAQ discusses the causes, incidence, and diagnosis of right heart failure and how the Impella RP heart pump can support the right side of the heart.

Dr. Tim Larkin describes his weaning protocol for the Impella RP heart pump during this physician Q&A session.

The presence of RV dysfunction increases the risk of CS, high-grade AV-conduction block, and higher mortality.