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.
Buchanan
S A
SA
Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.
Langenburg
S E
SE
Mauney
M C
MC
Blackbourne
L H
LH
Groh
M A
MA
Bergin
J D
JD
Tribble
C G
CG
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000295:instrumentation; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014850:Waiting Lists