Counterpulsation
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More Specific Terms
- enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP)
- intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation)
Introduction
- A technique that synchronizes mechanical pumping of blood with the heart cycle to assist circulation & decrease work of the heart. Counterpulsation pumps during diastole to increase blood flow & oxygen delivery to the heart via coronary arteries. Counterpulsation applications include
- enhanced external counterpulsation
- intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation
More General Terms
References
MedicineNet.com [1]
