Q. Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy is most often used in the management of

A
Congestive cardiac failure
B
Cardiogenic shock
C
Pulmonary edema
D
Aortic insufficiency
Solution:

The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that increases myocardial oxygen perfusion and indirectly increases cardiac output through afterload reduction.
Cardiogenic shock when used alone as treatment for myocardial infarction.

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