Education Library

This video demonstrates how to insert the Impella RP Flex^® via the internal jugular (IJ) vein of a patient using a cadaver model.

William O’Neill, M.D., provides his perspective on implementation of the findings from the DanGer Shock randomized controlled trial (RCT).

This FAQ discusses the causes, incidence, and diagnosis of right ventricular dysfunction and how the Impella RP Flex® with SmartAssist® heart pump can support the right side of the heart.

Juan MacHannaford, MD, demonstrates and discusses axillary implantation and explantation of Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist®.

This animation depicts the primary steps for femoral insertion of the Impella RP Flex™ with SmartAssist®.

This quick skills video demonstrates the procedure for de-airing the Impella purge system using the Automated Impella Controller (AIC)

Raymond Yau, M.D., and Robin Miller, ACNP, share their insights and experiences with building cardiogenic shock teams and programs.

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

This FAQ discusses the challenges of obtaining RCT data for cardiogenic shock and presents the clinical data that is currently available and ongoing.

Alexander Truesdell, M.D., discusses factors involved in creating successful cardiogenic shock teams following the results of the DanGer Shock randomized controlled trial (RCT).

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

Bobbi Chapman, M.D., discusses health equity and clinical trial enrollment gaps and Abiomed’s response to limit disparities.

Samin Sharma, M.D., discusses his paper on outcomes in high-risk nonemergent Protected PCI and his algorithm for selecting cases for Protected PCI.

In this critical care transport webinar, Jena Billig discusses pulmonary artery catheter monitoring and how to understand hemodynamic values when transporting patients supported with Impella.

Mosi Bennett, M.D., PhD, discusses his work tackling healthcare disparities in Minneapolis, Minnesota.