Table 1.
Haemodynamics and biochemistry pre versus post-Impella insertion demonstrating rapid improvement without increase in right-to-left shunting or right heart pressures.
| Variable | Baseline (on IABP) | <6-hours post-Impella | 24-hours post-Impella |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVP | 20 | 10 | 12 |
| PCWP | 21 | 23 | 23 |
| PASP | 45 | 49 | 42 |
| CI | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| SvO2 | 43 | 84 | 76 |
| Lactate | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Creatinine | 172 | 200 | 99 |
IABP: intra-aortic balloon pump; CVP: central venous pressure; PCWP: pulmonary capillary wedge pressure; PASP: pulmonary artery systolic pressure: CI: cardiac index; SvO2: oxygen saturation in venous blood.