International Perfusion Association

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Mission Ecuador

Be the Heartbeat of Hope: Join Us in Saving Lives in Loja, Ecuador

The International Perfusion Association (IPA) will launch a mission trip to Loja, Ecuador, in June 2025 to provide life-saving cardiac surgeries. Led by Dr. Lacy Harville, the team will perform surgeries at Hospital Clínica San Agustín to help those who cannot afford them. Financial constraints and the need for local resources, such as home-monitoring devices for patients with mechanical prosthetic implants, drive the urgency for donations to support this mission.

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LivaNova News

LivaNova to Wind Down Advanced Circulatory Support Business Unit

LivaNova PLC announced the strategic wind down of its Advanced Circulatory Support (ACS) Business Unit to focus on its core Cardiopulmonary and Neuromodulation units, with a complete transition expected by end of 2024. The company will integrate select ACS cannulae products into its Cardiopulmonary unit, while anticipating a positive impact on its 2024 operating income, despite expected restructuring charges.

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