Use of the impella system in high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with advanced heart failure are often deemed ineligible for non-cardiac surgery (NCS) due to poor hemodynamic reserve and increased perioperative risk. Mechanical circulatory support using the Impella device may stabilize cardiac function during surgery, enabling safe intervention in this population. This pilot study evaluates the feasibility, safety, and hemodynamic performance of SURGELLA, the perioperative use of Impella in high-risk patients undergoing NCS.

Methods

This single-center, single-arm, retrospective pilot study (clinical trial number not applicable) included patients with heart failure and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (≤ 35%) who underwent major NCS with perioperative Impella support between July 24, 2023, and February 17, 202

SUBMITTER: Guarracini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12853959 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature