MultiCare Health System

In June 2008, Tacoma General Hospital became among the first hospitals in the nation to use the FDA approved Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (Impella 2.5), a mini pump that maintains cardiac circulation during high-risk procedures.

A recent procedure was featured during the “Healthlink” portion of the KING 5 newscast on October 28. Click on the link to view the story.

http://www.king5.com/health/stories/NW_102808HEB_small_heart_pump_LJ.15a0ac3c3.html