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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
& increases LV stroke ... • Triggers (EKG ... Weaning by Nick ... Balloon #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
Strong association ... troponin elevation Diagnosis ... changes on tele/ECG ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
one post op Cardiology ... Unstable Angina ... • <6mo since stroke ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis