The intra-aortic balloon pump: A review

Effects of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in a model of septic shock*

“…The catheter was connected to the console (98XT, Datascope Corp. Fairfield, NJ) for the IABC device and balloon counterpulsation (1:1 augmentation) was initiated. Balloon counterpulsation was optimized by appropriately timing the inflation-deflation cycle of the balloon with the electrocardiogram or arterial blood pressure tracings to maximize diastolic augmentation (the maximum pressure in the proximal aorta during balloon inflation in diastole) while appropriately decreasing assisted systolic and end diastolic pressures [27]. Controls received an intraarterial 8 F sheath without an IABC device.…”

Intraaortic Balloon Pump Insertion through the Subclavian Artery.

“…1 The intraaortic balloon counterpulsation technique has been shown to be effective in reducing mortality and morbidity when used for cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction, 2 in stabilizing patients who are undergoing angioplasty, 3 and after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). 4 Placement of the IABP is usually achieved through the femoral artery using a modified Seldinger technique.…”

Intraaortic Balloon Pumping in Patients with Right Ventricular Insufficiency after Cardiac Surgery: Parameters to Predict Failure of IABP Support

“…function by reduced filling and altered septal dynamics. IABP is a minimally invasive assist device, which by systolic unloading of the left ventricle reduces myocardial work and oxygen consumption and by diastolic inflation increases coronary artery blood flow and oxygen supply to the myocardium [14,18]. One aim of the present study was to analyze the hemodynamic parameters correlated to multiple, perioperative parameters to predict mortality and postoperative complications after IABP implantation [13].…”