The inflation and deflation of the balloon acts ... If you or a family member has a balloon pump and an alarm sounds, seek help from your healthcare team. IABP are used in ICU (intensive care ...

Balloon leak, poor inflation, poor augmentation or insertion difficulty.CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft; IABP: Intra-aortic balloon pump; PCI: Percutaneous coronary intervention. Reproduced ...

Early inflation Balloon inflates before aortic valve closes – the left ventricle is therefore forced to empty against an inflated balloon. There is an increase in afterload, potentially raising ...