title: Circulatory support of cardiac interventional procedures with the Hemopump cardiac assist system.
abstract: The Hemopump is a catheter-mounted mechanical circulatory assist device which can support the majority of the circulation and significantly reduce left-ventricular work. It can be introduced via a peripheral artery or the ascending aorta. The following is an overview of the operation of the Hemopump and the results of a clinical trial in which the Hemopump was used to treat cardiogenic shock. In addition, the results of pilot experiences using the Hemopump for circulatory support during aorto-coronary artery surgery and high-risk angioplasty will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Johnson and Johnson, Interventional Systems Company Incorporated, Rancho Cordova, Calif. 95670.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Wampler
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000818:Animals; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*