Abstract Background Heart transplantation remains the gold standard for the treatment of end-stage heart failure, but severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) poses a significant challenge due to the increased risk of..
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Abstract Objectives We analyzed our data to evaluate the safety and feasibility of intraoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and intra-aortic balloon pump use in acute type A aortic dissection repair. Methods..
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Abstract Purpose of review After more than 50 years from its invention, the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is still one of the most widely used mechanical circulatory support devices to..
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Abstract The use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) alongside venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in critically ill patients presenting refractory cardiogenic shock raises questions regarding its impact on organs perfusion...
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Long‐Term Intra‐Aortic Balloon Pump Support as Bridge to Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Abstract Background The intra‐aortic balloon pump (IABP) can be used to bridge critically ill end‐stage heart failure patients to left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. However, the IABP's potential association..
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