Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Counterpulsation

A technique for assisting the circulation by decreasing the afterload of the left ventricle and augmenting the diastolic pressure. It may be achieved by intra-aortic balloon, or by implanting a special pumping device in the chest, or externally by applying a negative pressure to the lower extremities during cardiac systole.

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A technique for assisting the circulation by decreasing the afterload of the left ventricle and augmenting the diastolic pressure. It may be achieved by intra-aortic balloon, or by implanting a special pumping device in the chest, or externally by applying a negative pressure to the lower extremities during cardiac systole.

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4 entry terms
  • Counterpulsation, External
  • Diastolic Counterpulsation
  • Counterpulsation, Diastolic
  • External Counterpulsation

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  • Assisted Circulation (1967-1989)
  • Blood Pressure (1966-1989)
  • Heart-Assist Devices (1986-1989)
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping (1977-1989)

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  1. E04w.050.215

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Counterpulsation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015908. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015908
  2. Counterpulsation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67456761