Abstract
From March 1975 until September 1978, seventy patients were referred for intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation for cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction or for the treatment of low cardiac output states following cardiopulmonary bypass. Sixty of these received adequate intra-aortic balloon pump assistance; fifty-two ped successfully off the balloon pump. Twenty-three patients survived to leave hospital.
MeSH terms
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Assisted Circulation* / adverse effects
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Assisted Circulation* / methods
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Cardiopulmonary Bypass*
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Female
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Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / complications
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Humans
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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping* / adverse effects
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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping* / methods
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency / complications
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Myocardial Infarction / complications
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Postoperative Care
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Shock, Cardiogenic / etiology
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Shock, Cardiogenic / therapy*