Impella RP
Right Ventricular Assist Device Approved in
Europe (VIDEO)
ABIOMED, a big name in heart-assist pump tech**logy, just received European approval of its
Impella RP pump that, unlike most other similar devices, is designed to specifically support the
Right ventricle. It’s marked for use for up to 14 days to compensate for reduced
Right Ventricular function, after heart attacks, during beating heart bypass surgery, and even for
Right side heart failure post implantation of a similar left
Ventricular Assist device.
Here’s a company video presenting the
Impella RP:
Press release:
New Impella RP Provides Percutaneous Hemodynamic Support for Right Sided Heart Failure…
