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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) ... • Triggers (EKG ... #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... (e.g. ectopic atrial ... with increased risk ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology ... #diagnosis #system
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mechanical support (Balloon ... pump, Impella, ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare