The role of intra-aortic ballon counterpulsation in patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

摘要: Abstract Between June, 1979, and July, 1982, 14 patients required an IABP in conjunction with PTCA. The clinical indications for balloon counterpulsation the performance of PTCA were (1) clinically unstable situations where might otherwise be contraindicated, e.g., left main stem disease, multivessel coronary artery anginal syndromes, cardiogenic shock; (2) preoperative insertion added safety following unsuccessful angioplasty; (3) abrupt vessel closure during a procedure which patient becomes hemodynamically unstable; (4) late initially successful angioplasty resulting hemodynamic compromise. Of cases requiring counterpulsation, 13 survived hospitalization alive at time this report was submitted. We conclude that is useful adjunct to variety circumstances.