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intraaortic balloon pump |
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intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) [in′trə·ā·ôr′tik] Etymology: L, intra + aeirein, to rise a counterpulsation device that provides temporary cardiac assist in the management of refractory left ventricular failure that may follow myocardial infarction or occur in preinfarction angina. The balloon is attached to a catheter inserted into the aorta and is automatically inflated during diastole and deflated during systole. Also called aortic balloon pump, intraaortic balloon counterpulsation. See also counterpulsation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Known risk factors include age, male sex, history of arrhythmias, congestive heart failure or hypertension, bicaval venous cannulation, pulmonary vein venting, prolonged cross-clamp times, intraaortic balloon pump, postoperative atrial pacing, postoperative pneumonia, mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours, and return to the intensive care unit (ICU) (3, 4). After preoperative evaluation, intraaortic balloon pump inserted because of pulmonary edema and poor left ventricular functions. Judy assisted in placing an intraaortic balloon pump (IABP), a procedure never previously performed in the OR. |
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