Impella Device is Superior to an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Cardiogenic Shock

Abstract

A Percutaneous assist device is commonly used in cardiogenic shock to improve hemodynamics. The Impella provided superior hemodynamic support in the ISARSHOCK study compared with an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), with no change in clinical outcome. In this trial, the IABP was used in one group, and the Impella was placed in a comparator group. We present a case in which the hemodynamics of cardiogenic shock was assessed in the same patient after IABP and after Impella placement. In our case, the hemodynamics improved after Impella placement and removal of IABP. *Corresponding author: Richard Hyman, MD, Department of Medicine, St. Mary Medical Center, 1201 NewtownLanghorne Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047, USA, Tel: +1-215-750-7000 Check for updates