Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

This program explains intra-aortic balloon pumps. An intra-aortic balloon pump is also called IABP. The program includes the following sections: what is the anatomy of the heart and aorta, what is an intra-aortic balloon pump, how is an IABP placed, what are the risks and complications of an IABP and what happens after an IABP is placed.

1.	Introduction
2.	Anatomy
3.	Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
4.	During the Procedure
5.	Risks and Complications
6.	After the Procedure
7.	Summary

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

General Anesthesia

Moderate Sedation

Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty

Cardiac Catheterization - Coronary Angiography

Coronary Angioplasty

Aortic Angiography

Arrhythmias

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiomyopathy

Carotid Artery Disease

Congenital Heart Defects

Heart Diseases

Cholesterol - Management

Strokes

Preventing Strokes

Atherosclerosis

Discharge Instructions - General

Patient Safety

Medication Safety