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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Hemopump''' is a [[medical device]] used in the field of [[cardiology]] to assist the [[heart]] in pumping blood. It is a type of [[ventricular assist device]] (VAD) that is inserted into the [[aorta]] to help increase the flow of blood in patients with [[heart failure]] or during [[heart surgery]].<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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The Hemopump is a small, catheter-mounted, [[axial flow pump]] designed to provide temporary circulatory support. It is inserted into the [[femoral artery]] and advanced into the [[ascending aorta]], where it helps to pump blood by rotating at high speeds. The device is typically used in patients undergoing high-risk [[angioplasty]], or in patients with severe heart failure who are awaiting a [[heart transplant]].<br />
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== Mechanism of Action ==<br />
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The Hemopump works by drawing blood from the [[left ventricle]] into the aorta, effectively bypassing the heart's pumping function. This is achieved through the use of a small, rotating impeller that creates a flow of blood from the ventricle into the aorta. The speed of the impeller can be adjusted to control the rate of blood flow.<br />
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== Indications ==<br />
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The Hemopump is indicated for use in patients with severe, refractory [[cardiogenic shock]] or in patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions. It may also be used as a bridge to heart transplantation in patients with end-stage heart failure.<br />
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== Risks and Complications ==<br />
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As with any medical device, the use of the Hemopump carries certain risks. These may include [[bleeding]], [[infection]], [[vascular damage]], and [[thromboembolism]]. In some cases, the device may also cause [[hemolysis]], or the destruction of red blood cells.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Ventricular assist device]]<br />
* [[Heart failure]]<br />
* [[Heart transplant]]<br />
* [[Cardiogenic shock]]<br />
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[[Category:Medical devices]]<br />
[[Category:Cardiology]]<br />
[[Category:Heart failure]]<br />
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