Mechanical circulatory support plays an increasing role in the management of patients with
cardiac failure. Of the several forms to be discussed, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) …

During a five-year period, 178 patients had the intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) inserted for
circulatory support. The IABP was used most frequently as an adjunct for weaning patients …

Intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) is presently the supportive treatment of choice for the
management of refractory left ventricular power failure. A dual-chambered intra-aortic …

The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device designed to support the failing
or ischaemic myocardium. It is usually inserted percutaneously through the femoral arteries …

Although the initial clinical application of IABP was for the purpose of support of circulation in
cardiogenic shock, its indications have expanded and include prophylactic use, especially in …

Although the initial clinical application of IABP was for the purpose of support of circulation in
cardiogenic shock, its indications have expanded and include prophylactic use, especially in …

During a 7-year period, intraaortic balloon pumping (IABP) was attempted in 319 cardiac
surgical patients. The indications for IABP were stringent and consisted of unsuccessful …

Prolonged circulatory support with an intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) is controversial, in part
because it has not been performed frequently enough to base treatment policy on adequate …

Intra-aortic balloon pump assist (IABPA) was used intraoperatively and postoperatively in 34
patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction: the mean ejection fraction was 0.29 and all …

Intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) is the most commonly used cardiac assist procedure for
temporary support of the failing left ventricle (LV) after acute myocardial infarction and …