Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Posted On: 06-24-2015

What is Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump?

A minor procedure, intra-aortic balloon pump involves placing a balloon pump in the descending aortic artery in order to increase blood flow. An external pump is used to continually inflate and deflate the balloon.

Also Known As:

Aortic artery surgery
Aorta surgery
Heart surgery
IABP

Conditions Treated with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump:

Intra-aortic balloon pump may be utilized in cases of heart attack, congestive heart failure, cardiogenic shock and when weaning is needed from a cardiopulmonary bypass. It may also be performed to provide cardiac support during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump:

There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to intra-aortic balloon pump.

Anesthesia with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump:

Intra-aortic balloon pump is performed with local anesthesia.

Potential Complications from Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump:

Possible risks following intra-aortic balloon pump include infection, bleeding, renal injury, thromboembolism, aortic dissection, a negative reaction to the anesthesia and ischemic lower extremities.

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