The rapid increase in the number of percutaneous coronary interventions being performed has led to a corresponding rise in the complexity of lesions attempted and the extent of patient comorbidities ...
MUNICH, Germany—Although use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock appears safe, the technique does not improve ...
In critically ill patients who require a heart pump to support blood circulation as part of stent procedures, specific heart pumps have been associated with serious complications, according to a new ...
Augusta, Ga. – The most frequently used mechanical circulatory assist device in the world may have untapped potential, physicians say. One of many uses for the intra-aortic balloon pump is helping ...
Inserting intra-aortic balloon pumps prior to angioplasty in patients with acute myocardial infarction does not reduce the scope of heart muscle damage, a condition referred to as infarct size, ...
2.1 Additional support for the heart is not usually needed with angioplasty or percutaneous coronary intervention. However, a subset of high-risk patients may benefit from some form of heart support ...
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "US Market Report for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps 2018 - MedCore" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. An intra-aortic balloon pump system is used for ...