I'd Shock That
What is stent expansion, device deliverability, and increased complications
Which .018" wires can you use in place of the provided Abiomed .018"
Boston Sci V18 & Platinum Plus
Name 3 specs of the coronary catheter
What is
1. 2.5 - 4.0 diameters
2. 12 mm long
3. 138 cm shaft
What French size is the Impella CP's peel away sheath
What is 14 Fr
A key step in the calcium morphology to identify calcium?
What is intravascular imaging
What is the recommended ACT level to achieve before Impella insertion
>250 sec
Name 3 benefits of coronary IVL
1. Modifies superficial and deep calcium
2. Doesn't require a dedicated wire
3. Ability to protect side branches
4. No high pressure inflations
5. Low risk of complications
True or False, the Impella RP Flex can be inserted IJ or Femoral?
True
Device entrapment, wire bias, increased risk of complications, inability to protect side branches, inability to modify deep wall calcium, and requires dedicated wires.
What are limitations of atherectomy?
The preferred additive to the D5W purge solution