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An intra-aortic balloon pump, a mechanical circulatory support device, has been placed within the aorta to assist the heart's pumping function and improve blood flow.
Used when a patient requires temporary circulatory assistance due to conditions such as cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, or complications during or after cardiac surgery.
"IABP inserted for hemodynamic support following cardiac arrest."
Documented when the decision is made and the procedure is performed to initiate mechanical circulatory support.
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