Prophylactic placement of intra‐aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) for hemodynamic support has been used in high‐risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. The use of the Impella CP (ICP)… Click to show full abstract
Prophylactic placement of intra‐aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) for hemodynamic support has been used in high‐risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. The use of the Impella CP (ICP) heart pump in high‐risk patients undergoing CABG has not been reported. In this study, we report our experience using ICP and IABP devices in high‐risk patients during the postoperative period.
               
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