Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Heart Failure Admissions Requiring Inotropic Support in the United States between 2004-2014

The utility of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in cardiogenic shock is debated in the heart failure (HF) community. We analyzed the nationwide usage and outcomes of IABP in patients admitted for HF exacerbation who required inotropic support, as well as the hospital cost incurred.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: 950 Source Type: research