Intra-aortic balloon pump
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| Intra-aortic balloon pump | |
|---|---|
| Term | Intra-aortic balloon pump |
| Short definition | a small balloon inserted into the aorta that helps to circulate blood by inflating between heartbeats |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Intra-aortic balloon pump (definition) a small balloon inserted into the aorta that helps to circulate blood by inflating between heartbeats
==Intra-aortic balloon pump (overview)==