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Right Heart Failure/Right Ventricular Dysfunction and the Impella RP Flex® with SmartAssist® Heart Pump

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.

Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) FAQs

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

FAQ: Is There Randomized Controlled Trial Data Available for Impella® Heart Pump Use in 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.

What is the PROTECT Series?

This FAQ discusses the PROTECT series of FDA clinical studies, which includes PROTECT I, the PROTECT II RCT and PROTECT III, is the largest-ever study of hemodynamically supported high-risk PCI patients.

Educational Grant Frequently Asked Questions

The following is provided for informational purposes to organizations that are considering applying for an Abiomed Educational Grant. 

What is the Difference Between “Venting” and “Unloading”?

Navin Kapur, MD, succinctly explains the concept of ventricular unloading.

What is the purpose of the STEMI DTU™ RCT?

This FAQ provides key information about the purpose and design of the STEMI DTU pivotal randomized controlled trial and how to participate.

FAQ: What Is the Clinical Evidence That Supports the Benefit of Placing the Impella® Heart Pump Pre-PCI?

A preponderance of evidence from the FDA cVAD Study, Impella Quality Database and the physician-initiated NSCI study supports the recommendation that placing Impella 2.5® or Impella CP® pre-PCI improves outcomes.

What is the STEMI DTU™ Pilot Trial?

The STEMI DTU pilot trial demonstrated for the first time that LV unloading using the Impella CP® heart pump with a 30-minute delay before reperfusion is safe and feasible

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