Ambulatory intraaortic balloon counterpulsation.
A technique is described for the retroperitoneal placement of a balloon pump that preserves patient mobility. This technique may be superior to standard femoral placement when prolonged support is required for cardiac transplant candidates awaiting donor organs.
Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.
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Buchanan
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Langenburg
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MC
Mauney
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Blackbourne
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Groh
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Bergin
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Tribble
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000295:instrumentation; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014850:Waiting Lists