Definitions for "Intra-aortic balloon pump"
a small balloon inserted into the aorta that helps to circulate blood by inflating between heartbeats
Use of a balloon attached to a catheter inserted through the femoral artery into the descending thoracic aorta for producing alternating inflation and deflation during diastole and systole, respectively.
A balloon-tipped catheter that inflates and deflates, and is inserted into the aorta to assist the pumping action of the heart.