Intra-aortic balloon pump
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title:
Intra-aortic balloon pump
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The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that increases myocardial oxygen perfusion and indirectly increases cardiac output through afterload reduction. It consists of a cylindrical polyurethane balloon that sits in the aorta, approximately 2 centimeters (0.79 in) from the left subclavian artery. The balloon inflates and deflates via counter pulsation, meaning it actively deflates in systole and inflates in diastole. Systolic deflation decreases afterload through a vacuum effe
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Device for reducing afterload within the heart
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intra-aortic_balloon_pump
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2023-11-29T17:17:22Z
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