Memorial Satilla Health has new device for hearts needing help

Memorial Satilla Health has announced the recent addition of a new procedure to assist patients at the hospital’s Heart Center services.

Interventional cardiologists, Dr. Timothy Catchings and Dr. Eduardo Venegas, can now insert the Impella heart pump into patients whose hearts need a chance to rest and recover.

“Impella is a crucial tool in our arsenal, acting as a vital temporary aid for hearts that need a moment to rest and recover,” said Dr. Venegas. “This will give a struggling heart a fighting chance to heal, to regain its natural strength and to allow patients to return to a fulfilling life.”