The Impella® is U.S. FDA-approved percutaneous heart pump technology that provides short-term support in heart failure and those undergoing high-risk PCI. Inserted via a minimally invasive percutaneous procedure and positioned across the aortic valve, it functions as a microaxial pump, unloading the LV by drawing blood into the aorta and improving systemic flow. — At CardioVisual, we simplify complex cardiometabolic information into engaging, visual content for clinicians and patients alike, emp

Impella RP Right Heart Pump 🫀 This clip is one of our many about cardiac interventions on our website heart.medicalvisual.com! In the setting of cardiogenic shock, the heart struggles to pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands. When the right ventricle fails, it can’t pump blood to the lungs effectively, leading to backup in the veins (increased central venous pressure) and inadequate oxygen delivery to the body (low cardiac index). The Impella RP right heart pump steps in to temporarily t

🫀🩸 Impella RP: Supporting a Failing Right Heart 🩸🫀 The Impella RP is a minimally invasive heart pump designed for patients with acute right heart failure. It helps when the right side of the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively, moving over 4 liters of blood per minute from the IVC (a large vein) to the pulmonary artery, reducing strain on the heart. ✅ Unloads the right ventricle and reduces workload ✅ Improves blood flow and enhances cardiac output ✅ Helps stabilize patients in cardi