Mechanical assist in the treatment of impending or established myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock.
In summary IABP is now a simple, well established technique which effectively supports patients undergoing acute myocardial ischaemia, to prepare them for coronary angiography and possible, subsequent surgery. Post-operative mechanical assist is also very satisfactory with IABP., but the membrane lung with its many advantages may prove to be much effective.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000628:therapy; D001243:Assisted Circulation; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010107:Oxygenators, Membrane; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000628:therapy*