Is an Impella 5.5 an LVAD?
Is an Impella 5.5 an LVAD? The newly FDA-approved Impella 5.5® temporary left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was deemed the “best option” to promote each patient's recovery after cardiogenic shock by Hackensack University Medical Center physicians who participated in a controlled rollout of the device. What is the difference between Impella and LVAD? What is Impella? Impella Ventricular Support System is a small Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). It is designed to help pump blood in patients who require short term support. The device is a tiny pump inside of a catheter with an electric motor that can deliver about...