Intra-aortic balloon pump

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Intra-aortic balloon pump
TermIntra-aortic balloon pump
Short definitiona small balloon inserted into the aorta that helps to circulate blood by inflating between heartbeats
TypeMedical term
SpecialtyGeneral
LanguageEnglish
SourceAMA
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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)==