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intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation — n counterpulsation in which cardiocirculatory assistance is provided by a balloon inserted in the thoracic aorta which is inflated during diastole and deflated just before systole … Medical dictionary
Intra-aortic balloon pump — The Intra aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that is used to decrease myocardial oxygen demand while at the same time increasing cardiac output. By increasing cardiac output it also increases coronary blood flow and therefore… … Wikipedia
intra-aortic balloon pump — (IABP) a pump used in intra aortic balloon counterpulsation (q.v.) … Medical dictionary
intra-aortic — in·tra aor·tic … English syllables
intra-aortic balloon (IAB) counterpulsation — circulatory support provided by a balloon inserted into the thoracic aorta, which is inflated during diastole (enhancing coronary perfusion pressure) and deflated during systole, resulting in a decrease in afterload and improvement in cardiac… … Medical dictionary
intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation — ¦in.trə(ˈ)ā¦ȯr|d.ik, ȯ(ə)|, |tik, ēk, trä noun : counterpulsation in which circulatory assistance is provided by a balloon inserted in the thoracic aorta which is inflated during diastole and deflated just before systole … Useful english dictionary
Aortic dissection — Classification and external resources Dissection of the aorta descendens (3), which starts from the left subclavian artery, reaching to the abdominal aorta (4). Aorta ascendens (1) and aortic arch (2) are not involved … Wikipedia
Abdominal aortic aneurysm — Classification and external resources CT reconstruction image of an abdominal aortic aneurysm ICD 10 I … Wikipedia
IABP — intra aortic balloon pump * * * intra aortic balloon pump … Medical dictionary
IABP — Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (Medical » Physiology) * International Arctic Buoy Program (Academic & Science » Ocean Science) … Abbreviations dictionary
