Friday September 18, 2009
Q; In which heart valvular condition, Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)counterpulsation is contra-indicated for anginal symproms?
A; Severe Aortic valvular insufficiency (Aortic Regrurgitation).
It worsen the the diastolic augmentation of IABP and so the magnitude of regurgitation.
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