| Intra-aortic balloon assist for cardiogenic shock and ischemic states at Massachusetts General Hospital. | |
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PMID: 967075 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Intra-aortic balloon pumping is used at MGH for the reversal of acute myocardial ischemia in those patients not responding to usual medical means. The survival rate of surgical intervention in patients in cardiogenic shock was significantly increased in patients who had been balloon-pumped prior to surgery. The use of the intra-aortic balloon assist early in the postoperative patient showing low cardiac output state not only served to improve hemodynamics but also led to the preservation of the myocardium and ultimate improved survival. The balloon assist was initiated to control the ischemic states in patients with severe unstable angina. Used in association with nitroprusside and propranolol, this method produced marked improvement and reduction of pain in patients. Indications are that intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation at the present time is the safest and most predictable means of controlling acute ischemia in patients who are resistant to standard medical intervention. |
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Authors:
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M J Buckley; W G Austen; H K Gold; R C Leinbach |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Medical instrumentation Volume: 10 ISSN: 0090-6689 ISO Abbreviation: Med Instrum Publication Date: 1976 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1976-11-21 Completed Date: 1976-11-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0361136 Medline TA: Med Instrum Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 253-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Coronary Disease
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prevention & control,
surgery* Hospitals, General* Humans Massachusetts Shock, Cardiogenic / surgery* |
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