Heart Health Blog For Health Care Professionals Contact USA PATIENTS & CAREGIVERS PRODUCTS & SERVICES ABOUT US CAREERS INVESTORS About Impella® Heart Pumps 1:20 What are Impella Heart Pumps? Impella, the world’s smallest heart pump, is a support system of percutaneous catheter-based technology offering hemodynamic support to the heart. Impella has been treating patients in the United States since 2008. Impella heart pumps allow the heart to rest and recover by temporarily assisting the pumping function of the heart to efficiently deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body. Is Impella Right For Me? Why is Impella Important? Supports Your Heart Protected PCI with Impella ensures blood flow is maintained to critical organs enabling your physician to perform a complete and optimized procedure, decreasing the likelihood of repeat procedures and multiple hospital stays. Improved Quality of Life In a randomized controlled trial, 8-in-10 patients treated with Impella heart pumps experienced reduction in heart failure symptoms or improvement in heart function.5,8 Stories of Recovery with Impella Mattie Warren Following her Protected PCI procedure, Mattie felt an immediate improvement in her health. Jara Herron 10 days after delivering her daughter, Jara began experiencing severe weakness and difficulty breathing. Mongin Smyly Mongin's heart recovery after the temporary support of Impella heart pump during his Protected PCI procedure. View More Protected PCI with Impella Reduces Heart Failure Symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling, and coughing.1,5 In a clinical trial, 8-in-10 patients experience improved quality of life5 Fewer Days in the Hospital after your procedure compared to traditional therapy such as the intra-aortic balloon pump2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Fewer Repeat Visits to the hospital for heart-related issues than traditional therapy such as the intra-aortic balloon pump4 Fewer Post-Hospitalization Adverse Events in 90 days after your PCI procedure, including a reduction in death, heart attack and stroke compared to other support methods1 “I’m back to normal function. Actually, a little better than before. This is a second chance in life.” - BABU ELADASARI Learn More About Babu's Recovery REFERENCES Dangas, G.D., et al. (2014). Am J Cardiol, 113(2), 222-228. Maini, B., et al. (2014). Catheter Cardiovasc Interv, 83(6), E183-E192. Gregory, D., et al. (2013). J Manag Care Med, 16(1), 61-69. Gregory, D., et al. (2013). Am Health Drug Benefits, 6(2), 88-99. O’Neill, W.W., et al. (2012). Circulation, 126(14), 1717-1727. O’Neill, W.W., et al. (2014). J Interviev Cardiol, 27(1), 1-11. Roos, J.B., et al. (2013). J Med Econ, 16(3), 3381-390. PROTECT II Data on File NPS-1319 Privacy Policy Terms of Use Safety Information Product Security Sitemap Cookies Settings © 2021 ABIOMED. All rights reserved. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies