Medical Definition of Intra-aortic balloon

1. An externally and intermittently inflatable balloon placed into the descending aorta and which, on activation during diastole, augments blood pressure and organ perfusion by its pulsatile thrust; then, on deflation, decreases the cardiac work with each systole-the so-called counterpulsation principle-by reducing cardiac afterload. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intra-aortic Balloon

intoxicates
intoxicating
intoxication
intoxication
intoxications
into the bargain
into the wind
intra
intra-
intra-abdominal
intra-abdominal abscess
intra-abdominal calcifications
intra-acinous
intra-adenoidal
intra-alveolar septa
intra-aortic balloon (current term)
intra-aortic balloon pump
intra-aortic balloon pumping
intra-arterial
intra-arterial pressure
intra-articular
intra-articular cartilage
intra-articular fracture
intra-articular ligament of costal head
intra-articular sternocostal ligament
intra-atrial
intra-atrial block
intra-atrial conduction
intra-atrial conduction time
intra-aural

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