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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... IABP) Intra-aortic ... balloon counter-pulsation ... #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mechanical support (Balloon ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Clinical • Under-recognized ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBsICD ... support for patients clinically ... #cardiology #treatment