EDECMO 32 – Archimedes Screw: Is Impella the Future of Mechanical Circulatory Support?

from ED ECMO · host Zack Shinar, MD

In this episode we explore two very different applications of the Impella® device - a percutaneously-placed temporary ventricular assist device (VAD) sold by Abiomed (no financial disclosures). These VADs work by the use of a micro-axillary pump which is typically placed by interventional cardiologists under fluoroscopy. The inlet of the pump is placed in the ventrical while the outlet rests just above the aortic valve.

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In this episode we change direction a bit and explore two very different applications of the Impella® device - a percutaneously-placed temporary ventricular assist device (VAD) sold by Abiomed (no financial disclosures). These VADs work by the use of a micro-axillary pump which is typically placed by interventional cardiologists under fluoroscopy. The inlet of the pump is placed in the ventrical while the outlet rests just above the aortic valve. Guests on this show: Jenelle Badulak MD Critical Care Fellow University of Washington Dr. Henrik Vase Interventional Cardiologist Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark