Hemodynamic alterations with a reversed unidirectional intra aortic balloon

R. W. Pooley, N. J. Truccone, H. M. Spotnitz, E. N. Parodi, D. Bregman, J. R. Malm, K. Reemtsma

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Abstract

The hemodynamic effects of dual chambered unidirectional balloon pumping in alternate directions were studied in 44 trials conducted on 8 dogs. Results indicate an increase in cardiac output in normal dogs with downstream pumping by unidirectional intra aortic balloon, which may have important implications for the treatment of low output cardiac failure.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)239-241
Number of pages3
JournalMedical Instrumentation
Volume10
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1976

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

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