October 12, 2023
Percutaneous ventricular assist devices are medical devices used for temporary ventricular support in patients with depressed heart function. Some versions of the device can provide left heart support during other forms of mechanical circulatory support including ECMO and Centrimag.
The device is approved for use in high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and cardiogenic shock following heart attack or open-heart surgery and is placed through a peripheral artery. From the peripheral artery it pumps blood to the left or right heart via the ascending aorta or pulmonary artery.
The percutaneous VAD example- Impella (ABIOMED) (Doctors call the Impella a percutaneous ventricular assist device).
Impella is a brand name, and the manufacturer makes various heart pumps that help with different purposes. The Percutaneous blood pump is an alternative for percutaneous mechanical circulatory support that has been utilized as a bridge to recover.
This is a small heart pump that a doctor can insert without surgery. It can help maintain blood flow in people who have coronary artery disease, are recovering from cardiogenic shock, or are awaiting a heart transplant.
This pump keep in during High Risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and following cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening event when the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body.
An enlarged and weak heart cannot effectively pump blood throughout the body, but the Impella can help improve blood flow. This is recommended to someone awaiting heart surgery or a heart transplant.
A heart attack and some other emergencies can cause cardiogenic shock, which hinders the heart’s ability to pump blood. The Impella pumps blood through the ventricles, allowing the left ventricle to rest and improving the chances of recovering from cardiogenic shock.
PCI procedures involve surgeons placing stents or balloons to treat blocked arteries. They can save lives, but they can also pose risks for people with heart health issues. The Blood pumps can help sustain blood flow through the organ during these procedures.
Our team is well-trained in these advanced therapies with good experience. We can handle the troubleshooting as well. The team will support till the end of therapy, with close monitoring and all events will be updated to the treating physician for better patient care.
Technopals is a Singapore-based technical company.
We provide e-ECMO solutions as one stop contact for complete ECMO, VAD, and Ambulance services (Surface, Air, and Train).
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