A new percutaneous intra-aortic balloon.
A new percutaneous balloon is described which permits the rapid institution of IABP support and simplified balloon removal. This new balloon was employed in 21 patients with 18 (86%) patients surviving. Percutaneous intra-aortic balloon pumping may broaden the medical and surgical applications of intra-aortic balloon pumping.
D001243:Assisted Circulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male