JoVE Journal
Medicine
Medicine
É necessário ter uma assinatura JoVE para assistir este Faça login ou comece sua avaliação gratuita.
Capítulos
Resumo
We describe the steps for the percutaneous implantation of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), a mechanical circulatory support device. It acts by counterpulsation, inflating at the onset of diastole, augmenting diastolic aortic pressure and improving coronary blood flow and systemic perfusion, and deflating before systole, reducing left ventricular afterload.