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Ann Thorac Surg 2002;74:751-752
© 2002 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Invited commentary

^a Surgical Director of Cardiac Transplantation and, Mechanical Assistance Program, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Ave at Osborne Terrace, G5 Newark, NJ, USA 07112

e-mail: dgoldstein@sbhcs.com

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The authors from the University of Wisconsin present their small experience with the use of balloon counterpulsation in an ambulatory fashion (AIABP) as a bridge to transplantation. The recipients of this modality of support suffered from ischemic pathologies and had relative contraindications to the institution of more sophisticated mechanical support.

As with all medical technologies and surgical endeavors, success is largely contingent upon patient selection; hence, the limitations of balloon support must be underscored. Balloon counterpulsation improves cardiac output in the order of 10% to 15%, does not displace volume, . . . [Full Text of this Article]