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.