Aims There are few studies of the use of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) treatment as a bridge to heart transplantation (HTx). This is the first study to compare long-term clinical and haemodynamic ...

MUNICH, Germany—Although use of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock appears safe, the technique does not improve ...

Mahwah, NJ-- MAQUET Cardiovascular LLC, a leading provider of cardiovascular technologies, announced U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance and CE mark today at the 2011 Transcatheter ...

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 ensure adequate ...

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) ...

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the device most frequently used as a bridge to surgical repair in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Teleflex announced FDA clearance for an intra-aortic balloon pump for the treatment of patients with severe ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The recall of two varieties of intra-aortic balloon catheter kits has been ...

This study demonstrates that IABP is a valuable tool as a bridge to HTx in patients with end-stage heart failure. Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed no significant difference in post-HTx survival between ...

One of many uses for the intra-aortic balloon pump is helping ensure adequate oxygen and blood delivery to a heart struggling to resume beating in the aftermath of coronary bypass surgery. However, ...