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Heart Pump Improves Survival After Severe Heart Attacks

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milla1cf Mon, 04/08/2024 - 18:07 April 8, 2024 — Implantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survival at six months among people suffering cardiogenic shock, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.

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A man in his 70s with chest pain

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He stated it was similar to prior heart attacks. About an hour later, he was then found on the floor in cardiac arrest in the ED. He underwent CPR and then was shocked out of VF. He was in cardiogenic shock requiring an impella for several days after cath. The pain was still ongoing at arrival.