The Impella® is U.S. FDA-approved percutaneous heart pump technology that provides short-term support in heart failure and those undergoing high-risk PCI. Inserted via a minimally invasive percutaneous procedure and positioned across the aortic valve, it functions as a microaxial pump, unloading the LV by drawing blood into the aorta and improving systemic flow. — At CardioVisual, we simplify complex cardiometabolic information into engaging, visual content for clinicians and patients alike, emp

⚠️ The impella heart pump is a device that offers ventricular support. ✅ This impella CP is placed across the aortic valve and into the left ventricle. The nice thing about this device is that it assists in direct left ventricular unloading and aids in forward flow. ✅ The impella CP in this clip pulls blood through the inlet (inside the LV) and transports it out through the outlet (in the aortic root). ✅ The impella RP is placed via the venous route (femoral vein in this clip) with the inlet sit