Key Points
Growing evidence supports the role of Impella in the prevention of acute kidney injury in high‐risk percutaneous interventions (HR‐PCIs).
The Mehran contrast‐induced nephropathy risk score may serve as a helpful risk stratification tool in discerning patients undergoing HR‐PCI who may benefit from renal protection with Impella support.
Further research is warranted to validate this renal protection strategy.
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