Interpreting the arterial pressure waveform in the intra-aortic balloon-pumped patient.
This paper reviews arterial pressure waveforms and contrasts the differences in waveforms imposed by intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. It explores questions regarding blood pressure interpretation and offers guidelines for practice.
Quaal
S J
SJ
University of Utah Health Sciences Center and Department of Cardiology, VA Salt Lake Healthcare System, USA.
D001794:Blood Pressure; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000451:nursing*