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.

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