Fiber-optic intra-aortic balloon therapy and its role within cardiac surgery.

The article discusses Fiber-optic intra-aortic balloon therapy and its role within cardiac surgery, where it states that Fiber-optic manometers provide accurate and fast, high quality measurements. It also mentions effect of fiber-optic IABP therapy on clinical management. It is concluded that Fiber-optic IAB technology and improved algorithms provide better beat per beat mechanical support.