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0229: Intra-aortic balloon pump in children: single-centre experience and overview of practices

Authors :
Nadir Tafer
Philippe Mauriat
Jean-Benoit Thambo
François Roubertie
Pierre-Emmanuel Séguéla
Source :
Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements. 8:105
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2016.

Abstract

BackgroundIntra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a commonly used method of temporary circulatory support in adults. Despite the availability of paediatric size balloons, the use of IABP in children is currently not widespread.AimsTo describe our practice of IABP in children and to review its indications.MethodsSingle-centre retrospective study. We reviewed the medical records of all paediatric patients (

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ISSN :
18786480
Volume :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....0358917aa1a4121a96f900b7d910c6e5