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Controlling axillary intra‐aortic balloon pump inflation is a viable option for turning an acute heart failure patient into a chronic one
Author(s) -
Barac Yaron D.,
Schroder Jacob N.,
Bishawi Muath,
Patel Chetan B.,
Milano Carmelo A.,
Daneshmand Mani A.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
artificial organs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.684
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1525-1594
pISSN - 0160-564X
DOI - 10.1111/aor.13426
Subject(s) - intra aortic balloon pump , medicine , heart failure , balloon , cardiology , acute decompensated heart failure , artery , intra aortic balloon pumping , axillary artery , weaning , surgery , cardiogenic shock , myocardial infarction
Abstract Intra‐aortic balloon pump (IABP) is often used to support patients in decompensated heart failure. Placement of the IABP via the axillary artery facilitates long‐term support with the device and may allow for the conversion of an acute heart failure (HF) patient into a chronic HF patient using a modified weaning protocol; allowing for medical symptom management and removal of mechanical support. We will discuss strategies for supporting these complicated patients.