Open AccessImpella 2.5
Author(s) -
Daniel H. Raess,
David M. Weber
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of cardiovascular translational research
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.028
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1937-5395
pISSN - 1937-5387
DOI - 10.1007/s12265-009-9099-4
Subject(s) - impella , medicine , ventricle , circulatory system , cardiology , ascending aorta , percutaneous , ventricular assist device , aorta , intensive care medicine , heart failure
Impella 2.5 (Abiomed Inc., Danvers, Ma.) is a percutaneous microaxial circulatory support pump that delivers up to 2.5 l/min of systemic flow augmentation by pumping directly from the left ventricle into the ascending aorta. This article describes the device including the insertion method, fundamental principles of action, and clinical results from the completed Protect I clinical trial as well as general use under FDA clearance.