The use of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in malignant ventricular arrhythmias.
We describe a patient with recurrent ventricular arrhythmias post anterior myocardial infarction who stabilised following intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. Antiarrhythmic drugs and continuous ventricular pacing were ineffective. The possible mechanisms of the improvement with counterpulsation and other treatment options are discussed.
Cowell
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Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, UK.
Paul
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Ilsley
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D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications*; D012008:Recurrence; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents