Intra-aortic balloon pump
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Intra-aortic balloon pump | |
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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)==