The development of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to support the systemic circulation
during cardiac surgical procedures became a clinical reality in 1953. Although the use of …

Since its clinical introduction in 19671 the intraaortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) has
become the widest spread mechanical heart supporting system. Presently, more than …

Intraaortic balloon pump counterpulsation has been used for mechanical circulatory support
in cardiogenic shock patients, but percutaneous left ventricular assist devices can provide …

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) …

D. _Bregman, _M. _D. _ (New York, _New_York): Currently, in 1979, the most prevalently
used temporary cardiac assist technique is counterpulsation with the intra-aortic balloon …

T HE PAST decade has witnessed an exponential increase in physiological evaluations and
clinical utilization of mechanical methods of assisting and supporting the failing …

In cardiac surgery mechanical circulatory support with intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation
(IABP) is an established measure for the therapy of perioperative low-output-syndrome and …

Acute cardiogenic shock remains one of the major causes of death in patients with heart
disease. Some patients who develop cardiogenic shock can be effectively supported with …

In most centers, intra-aortic ballon counterpulsation and inotrope infusion are used for
patients who require support to be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass at the end of a …

Improvements in operative management techniques in recent years have allowed a variety
of successful complex open intracardiac operations even in patients with advanced left …