Circulatory support with Impella CP device during high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions: initial experience in Poland

Expertenkonsensus zum praktischen Einsatz von Herzkreislaufunterstützungssystemen bei Hochrisiko‑Koronarinterventionen

“…Insbesondere bei komplexer Koronarmorphologie sind aufwendige Techniken notwendig, die oft mit verlängerter Untersuchungsdauer und möglicher temporärer Ischämie einhergehen. Bei zu erwartender hämody-namischer Kompromittierung erscheint daher der frühzeitige, präventive Einsatz eines kardialen Unterstützungssystems zur Vermeidung von Komplikationen sinnvoll [1][2][3][4].…”

High-risk percutaneous coronary intervention with Impella CP hemodynamic support. A case series and method presentation

“…We describe five cases of patients who underwent complex PCI supported by the Impella CP, which is a novel approach in Poland [7]. …”

Protected percutaneous coronary intervention – a new road for success in treating complex patients

“…But how can the interventionalist ensure a good procedural outcome in patients presenting with severe impairment of left ventricular function and left main disease? Of note, these were exactly the patients who were treated in the article of Dudek et al presented in the current issues of Advances in Interventional Cardiology [ 3 ].…”

“…In the current issue of the journal, Dudek et al report the initial Polish experiences with hemodynamic support using the Impella CP device in complex, high-risk patients undergoing elective PCI [ 3 ]. And indeed, these were complex, high-risk patients presenting with both high-risk anatomies jeopardizing large amounts of myocardium (i.e.…”

“…In conclusion, complex high-risk PCI using the Impella CP device for hemodynamic support appears to be a promising way for successful treatment that can be easily introduced into routine clinical practice, as shown by Dudek et al in this issue of the journal [ 3 ].…”