Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping

Counterpulsation in which a pumping unit synchronized with the patient's electrocardiogram rapidly fills a balloon in the aorta with helium or carbon dioxide in early diastole and evacuates the balloon at the onset of systole. As the balloon inflates, it raises aortic diastolic pressure, and as it deflates, it lowers aortic systolic pressure. The result is a decrease in left ventricular work and increased myocardial and peripheral perfusion.

Year introduced: 1986(1977)

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Tree Number(s): E04.050.215.400

MeSH Unique ID: D007423

Entry Terms:

• Intra Aortic Balloon Pumping
• Intraaortic Balloon Pumping
• Balloon Pumping, Intraaortic
• Pumping, Intraaortic Balloon
• Pumping, Intra-Aortic Balloon
• Balloon Pumping, Intra-Aortic
• Pumping, Intra Aortic Balloon

Previous Indexing:

• Assisted Circulation (1967-1976)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Assisted Circulation
Counterpulsation
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping