How Life-Saving Technology is Changing the Game in Advanced Cardiac Care

From ECMO to Impella: The breakthrough tools giving cardiac patients a second chance.

Imagine a heart functioning at only 10%—barely able to pump enough blood to sustain life. In many cases, this could be a grim prognosis. However, thanks to advancements in mechanical circulatory support systems, recovery stories are becoming more common. At some advanced centers, survival rates for patients with cardiogenic shock have risen to over 60%, surpassing the national average of less than 50%.

What’s making this possible? The combination of cutting-edge technology and real-time patient monitoring, enabling care teams to take swift action when every second counts.

1. Real-Time Monitoring with ECMO: A Heart’s Lifeline

What it does: ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation) acts as an external heart-and-lung system, oxygenating and circulating blood outside the body. This allows the heart to rest and recover

  • ECMO has been shown to increase survival rates by up to 20% when used within the first critical hours (Journal of Cardiac Interventions).

  • In real-time, care teams monitor vital signs for any signs of distress, ensuring immediate adjustments when necessary.

By providing continuous circulatory support, ECMO offers patients the time they need for their hearts to heal without further deterioration.

2. Proactive Intervention with Impella: The Heart’s Assistive Pump

What it does: The Impella device is a small but powerful pump inserted directly into the heart. It helps push blood through the body when the heart is too weak to do so on its own.

  • Studies show that using Impella alongside ECMO improves patient stabilization and reduces hospital mortality by up to 25% (American Heart Journal).

  • Continuous monitoring enables care teams to detect complications, such as low blood flow, before they escalate.


Building a Smarter, More Connected Future for Cardiac Care

The future of cardiac care isn’t just about adopting the latest technology—it’s about creating a more connected, data-driven approach that empowers care teams and improves patient outcomes. Expanding access to remote care tools and circulatory support devices can bridge the gap for underserved hospitals, making advanced care available to more patients.

 

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