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Heart Pump for Heart Disease - Medical / Health Care
Heart failure and coronary artery disease are the #1 causes of death worldwide. Coronary artery disease is a chronic condition in which the arteries that supply blood to your heart become narrowed or blocked due to a buildup of fatty material, called plaque. If an artery becomes blocked, it can stop blood flow and cause a heart attack.
Advanced heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition in which the heart is too weak to pump enough blood throughout the body.
- Chest pain or discomfort during or after physical exertion
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
- Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, stomach and neck
- Persistent, unexplained cough that could be a sign that fluid is building up in your lungs
- Fatigue or a sense of being tired from performing typical daily activities
- Reduced heart function, also known as reduced ejection fraction
Medicine
Initially, your cardiologist may recommend non-invasive medical therapy for your coronary artery disease. But if symptoms persist, or if your coronary artery disease worsens, you may need a heart procedure.
Protected PCI
Protected PCI includes the use of the Impella®, the world`s smallest heart pump, which allows your blood pressure and blood flow to be maintained during the procedure.
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
PCI, or stenting, is a minimally invasive heart procedure used to treat coronary artery disease.
Open Heart Surgery
Invasive treatment for coronary disease, also referred to as coronary artery bypass grafting, or CABG, can be used to treat coronary artery disease. CABG may require more days in the hospital and more follow-up visits than less invasive procedures.