Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping

Overview

Counterpulsation in which a pumping unit synchronized with the patient's electrocardiogram rapidly fills a balloon in the aorta with helium or carbon dioxide in early diastole and evacuates the balloon at the onset of systole. As the balloon inflates, it raises aortic diastolic pressure, and as it deflates, it lowers aortic systolic pressure. The result is a decrease in left ventricular work and increased myocardial and peripheral perfusion.

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Quick facts about Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping

Topic type

Procedure

Category

Surgery

MeSH classification

E04.050.215.400

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