Impella Access Site Assessment

Jo Kajewski, Advanced Impella Trainer, gives an in-depth look at Impella access site assessment.
Abiomed is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory support. Our products are designed to enable the heart to rest by improving blood flow and/or performing the pumping of the heart. CEO, Chairman, and President Michael R. Minogue has focused the company’s efforts on developing ground-breaking technologies designed to improve the patient outcomes focused on native heart recovery. Founded in 1981 for the purpose of developing the world’s first artificial heart, Abiomed has remained dedicated to finding ways to bring the most advanced and beneficial technology to patients and physicians.
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[@carpart101]

Hi! I just had the CP inside my left ventricle last week. I had two stints installed as well. The CP unit was pulled on the 17th after giving my heart some rest. It's a fascinating little device you created there. I have a question for you regarding the entrance area. The entrance was in my right side, groin area, your left side, and I'm also quite bruised there. There is a firm 1" x 3/4" nodule just under the skin by the insertion point. I was told to expect the bruising to fade slowly but wasn't told I would have swelling/firmness under the skin. I'm assuming, I hope correctly that this is normal and this swelling under the skin will fade as the bruises do? Thank you for your time.

[@AbiomedImpella]

Thanks for reaching out! We would like to help address your concerns. Could you please send your contact information to [e-mail] and we will have someone reach out to you directly.