counterpulsation

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 1) enhanced external counterpulsation 2) intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation

Specific

enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation)

References

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