Risks There are some risks with the Impella®, but your care team will work hard to keep you safe. Learning about potential complications helps you know what to watch for and when to contact your care team. Infections The insertion site must stay clean and covered. Your care team will do frequent sterile dressing changes. […]
Benefits The Impella® heart pump is used as a temporary support device. Depending on your situation, it may be used as: Bridge to Transplant: To support the heart and keep the body strong while waiting for a donor heart to become available. Bridge to a Longer-Term Device: To stabilize the heart until a different type
Device Components The equipment is life-saving and managing it may feel overwhelming. Learning how each piece works together will help you feel more comfortable in your daily journey. 1 Heart Pump There are different Impella® pump models depending on what kind of support you need. Impella 5.5®The most common pump for patients needing longer-term support.
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