Magenta Elevate: The Beginning of a New Era in Protected <scp>PCI</scp>?

The Magenta Elevate (Magenta Medical Ltd.) pump-a novel transvalvular percutaneous ventricular assist device-was tested in the first-in-human study at the Israeli-Georgian Medical Research Clinic 'Helsicore' in Tbilisi, Georgia. Results on 14 patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention suggested a promising safety and efficacy profile. Characterized by a low profile, percutaneous insertion, and a self-expandable pump, the Magenta Elevate pump holds promising venues for the implementation of mechanical circulatory support in a wide range of patients.