Tuesday July 31, 2007


Q; In which heart valvular condition, Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) counterpulsation is contra-indicated for anginal symproms?


A; Severe Aortic valvular insufficiency (Aortic Regrurgitation).

It worsen the the diastolic augmentation of IABP and so the magnitude of regurgitation.