Jean-Luc A. Maigrot

Oct 18, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Jean-Luc A. Maigrot |Randall C. Starling |Edward Soltesz |Nicholas G. Smedira

1 INTRODUCTION The Impella 5.5 (Abiomed) is a surgically implanted temporary microaxial transvalvular left ventricular assist device (LVAD) utilized to support patients in cardiogenic shock or to provide periprocedural hemodynamic support to those undergoing cardiac interventions who are considered high-risk for developing cardiogenic shock.1-3 The device is often utilized as a component of an overall heart failure management program, either as a bridge to recovery, to decision, or to...

Nov 27, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Aaron Weiss |Faisal G. Bakaeen |Edward Soltesz |Jean-Luc A. Maigrot

1 INTRODUCTION Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of mortality worldwide and is associated with significant disability and impaired quality of life.1 Ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) is characterized by ventricular dysfunction resulting from impaired myocardial blood flow due to CAD.