title: Advances in percutaneous intra-aortic balloon pumping.
abstract: Percutaneous intra-aortic balloon pumping is the temporary mechanical support system of choice at present. This article details recent advances in the software and hardware of this support technique.
mesh_terms: D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000628:therapy; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000628:therapy; D006371:Helium; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000628:therapy; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D006371:Helium