Cardiac Adjunctive Therapies Flashcards by Carlos Oquendo | Brainscape

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What does IABP stand for?

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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

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What is the purpose of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)?

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increase coronary artery perfusion
decrease oxygen consumption

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continue this later on page 231-253 in the book

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