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.
Jena Billig discusses heparin-free purge solution and the features of the second-generation Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® in this critical care transport webinar.
This article examines current evidence for the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in cardiogenic shock and discusses how the scientific community can advance research in this area.
This paper discusses the latest guidance for identifying patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) who are candidates for mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
In this article the authors describe techniques for Impella heart pump removal with or without pre-closure and discuss how to prevent and manage complications associated with large-bore femoral access.
This article describes how the interventional cardiology team handles high-risk patients in the cath lab, from procedural preparation and planning through procedural monitoring, as well as weaning strategies and access site management.
Alan Gass, M.D., FACC from Westchester Medical Center presents a case of a 48-year-old male without prior medical history who presented to a local hospital with several hours of chest pain.
“The precarious balance between bleeding and thrombosis in patients with p-LVAD support is often the primary reason that patients’ outcomes are jeopardized,” write the authors of this article, which discusses anticoagulation strategies and anticoagulant management in the setting of Protected PCI.
This article describes pre-procedural preparation, with a particular focus on imaging techniques for screening and guiding vascular access in patients undergoing Protected PCI.
Jason Richard provides a tip-to-toe review of the key features of the Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist®.
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