Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1980; 28(3): 197-199
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1022076
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Clinical Trial with a Percutaneously Inserted Intra-aortic Balloon Pump: A Wider Spectrum of Patient Application

S. J. Phillips, D. F. Gordon, L. Iannone, Ch. Kongtahworn, S. E. Beshany, R. H. Zeff, R. L. Zeff, T. M. Brown
  • Iowa Heart Center, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Publication History

1980

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

Summary

The intra-aortic balloon pump has been proven to be an effective form of therapy in a variety of situations involving actual or potential ventricular power failure. An experience with 12 newly-designed percutaneous PERCORTM intra-aortic balloon pumps is discussed. Emphasis is made on the ease of insertion and removal, and on the fact that a trained surgical team in an operating room setting is not necessary. Effectiveness of the balloon in comparison to the traditional intra-aortic balloon pump is also discussed.

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