PARIS — Early implantation of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients with decompensated heart failure (HF) and low output provided more effective treatment than inotropic agents in a small ...

Augusta, Ga. – The most frequently used mechanical circulatory assist device in the world may have untapped potential, physicians say. One of many uses for the intra-aortic balloon pump is helping ...

An intra-aortic balloon pump is a temporary treatment to help the heart pump enough blood around the body, which people with certain heart conditions may require. An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) ...

IABP systems are typically inserted within the multidisciplinary environment that is the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The specific role of the physiologist during IABP insertion is to ensure ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Datascope/Maquet/Getinge intra-aortic balloon pumps recalled due to risk for unexpected shutdown. The FDA has ...

Both recalls cover Cardiosave Hybrid and Cardiosave Rescue models of Getinge's intra-aortic balloon pumps distributed over more than a decade. Nearly 9,200 devices were sold around the world in that ...