Improved microcirculation in patients with an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with the Impella LP2.5 percutaneous left ventricular assist device

Abstract

Microcirculation assessed by SDF improved in STEMI patients treated with the Impella LP2.5 to levels observed in healthy persons and remained suboptimal after 72 h in patients without support. Sublingual SDF to assess MC may serve as a monitor of effective myocardial recovery after PCI and optimization of organ perfusion.