A Protected PCI procedure is a heart procedure with the Impella® System, a miniature heart pump that helps patients maintain ... stable heart function and circulation during certain high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention procedures, such as balloon angioplasty and stenting, which re-open coronary arteries that are narrowed or blocked due to severe coronary artery disease (CAD). Many patients who could benefit from a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have an unfavourably high risk profile. For these patients, the risk of hemodynamic instability increases during the procedure. In such cases, the Impella system can provide safety: it protects patients from hemodynamic instability (Protected PCI), allowing sufficient calm and ease during the procedure. DIscover on LinkedIn programs, events and publications in Europe regarding how the Impella heart pump can be compared to the function of a safety net. PCI supported by an Impella system is referred to as "Protected PCI”. It allows the clinician time and safety for a complete revascularization. read more