Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Theory

The intra-aortic balloon pump is the most commonly used and most stable of the circulatory assist devices in use today. This clinically-specific text is designed to be a practical manual that describes the current technology, its appropriate use and other aspects.

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The intra-aortic balloon pump is the most commonly used and most stable of the circulatory assist devices in use today. This clinically-specific text is designed to be a practical manual that describes the current technology, its appropriate use, the effective selection of patients in whom to use the technology, complications that may result from its use and the resulting care of patients.