Surgical Applications
The Procedure
Overview
Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® heart pump is inserted either directly through the axillary artery or ascending aorta using a single access point. Known as the surgeon's heart pump, Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist heart pump stabilizes hemodynamics, unloads the left ventricle, facilitates end organ perfusion and allows for recovery of native heart function.
Impella® Step-by-Step Guide
Impella 5.0 Axillary Insertion
This quick skills video describes the insertion of Impella 5.0 with the axillary insertion kit.
Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® Overview
Global Impella Training Manager, Kevin Ray, MS, RT(R), CV, provides a tip-to-toe overview of the Impella 5.5® with SmartAssist® heart pump that’s designed for long-duration support.
Resources from the Education Library
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