Explore articles, research, and perspectives from the International Perfusion Association.
This meta-analysis reviewed four randomized controlled trials (442 patients) to evaluate the use of Impella in managing cardiogenic shock (CS) following acute myocardial infarction
This review explores the impact of cardiac rehabilitation programs on patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs). It highlights the benefits of exercise-based rehabilitation in
The study examines hospital readmissions in patients with centrifugal-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs), highlighting the commonality and impact on patient outcomes. Analyzing data
This study evaluates the mortality risk associated with infections in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). It highlights the development of a clinical
This study aimed to identify preoperative predictors of post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock in patients with ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, focusing on 238 patients undergoing cardiac
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of left-ventricular (LV) unloading with Impella, compared to standard venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO), during extracorporeal
This article serves as a primer on mechanical life support therapies, focusing on nonrenal extracorporeal life support for cardiac and pulmonary functions. It targets
This comprehensive review explores the significant advancements in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) therapy, particularly the evolution from early pulsatile flow systems to cutting-edge
The rising use of mechanical circulatory support devices, particularly the Impella percutaneous microaxial flow pump, has become increasingly prevalent in cardiovascular practice for various
This review evaluates the use of Impella and venoarterial extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (VA-ECMO) as strategies to stabilize patients with post-infarct ventricular septal rupture (PIVSR)
This paper investigates the synergistic effect of combining the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella 2.5 device as mechanical circulatory support in managing cardiogenic
Patients with biventricular cardiogenic shock, ineligible for heart transplantation, may benefit from a micro-invasive hybrid BiVAD approach, combining the ProtekDuo cannula and the Impella
