Education Library

Learn more about what hemolysis is, how it is measured, and how Impella® is designed to minimize hemolysis.

Eminent cardiac surgeons perform and discuss axillary and direct aortic insertion of Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® in this AATS 2021 Master Surgery Class. 

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

Cindy Grines, MD, discusses the efficacy of extensive revascularization with Impella® in this presentation from the 2021 American College of Cardiology virtual scientific session. 

Ziad Ali, MD, presents a case study illustrating imaging-guided PCI in the context of high-risk Protected PCI at the CRT 2021 virtual annual symposium. 

Tim Balthazar, MD, discusses his paper reviewing timing, selection, positioning, and escalation decisions for managing patients with short-term mechanical circulatory support.

Bart Griffith, MD, presents and leads a panel discussion on clinical experience with the Abiomed Breethe OXY-1 System™.

Gregg Stone, MD, primary investigator in the PROTECT IV randomized controlled trial, discusses data supporting the use of mechanical circulatory support for high-risk PCI.

Rajan Patel, MD, shares insights and advice to help early career interventional cardiologists overcome challenges.

Rajan Patel, MD, discusses clinical data supporting Impella® use in Protected PCI and cardiogenic shock at the CRT 2021 virtual annual symposium. 

This Impella skills video demonstrates insertion of the Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist using the silicone plug technique.

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

This Impella skills video demonstrates direct aortic insertion of the Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist.

Rohan Goswami, MD, and panelists discuss advances in bridge to decision therapy and optimizing outcomes with Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist.

This Impella skills video demonstrates the insertion steps for the Impella 2.5 and Impella CP heart pumps.