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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Pump (IABP) ... into the thoracic aorta ... • Triggers (EKG ... Balloon #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... not be subtle e.g ... E.g. 80 yo ESR cutoff ... pain that worsens as ... #Management