Education Library

Navin Kapur, M.D., explains the unique physiology of mechanical circulatory support with the Impella^TM heart pump.

Navin Kapur, M.D., explains the basic physiology of mechanical circulatory support with IABP and VA-ECMO.

Members of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Science Office team discusses topics related to insertion of the Impella RP Flex^TM with SmartAssist^TM.

Jena Billig discusses concepts relevant to transporting patients supported with both left- and right-sided Impella devices (BiPella patients) and patients supported with ECMO and an Impella device.

Members of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Science Office team discuss best practices for managing patients supported with an Impella RP Flex^TM with SmartAssist^TM.
 

Identifying right heart failure is the topic of this discussion with members of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Science Office.

Members of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Science Office discuss weaning and explanting the Impella RP Flex^TM with SmartAssist^TM.

This video demonstrates how to insert the Impella RP Flex^TM 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^TM with SmartAssist^TM 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^TM with SmartAssist^TM.

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.