Medical Dictionary
intra–aortic balloon counterpulsation
noun
Medical Definition of INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON COUNTERPULSATION
: counterpulsation in which cardiocirculatory assistance is provided by a balloon inserted in the thoracic aorta which is inflated during diastole and deflated just before systole
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