247 top medical experts on Counterpulsation across 35 countries and 23 U.S. states, including 140 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.

  1. Counterpulsation: A technique for assisting the circulation by decreasing the afterload of the left ventricle and augmenting the diastolic pressure. It may be achieved by intra-aortic balloon, or by implanting a special pumping device in the chest, or externally by applying a negative pressure to the lower extremities during cardiac systole.
  2. Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
  3. Broader Categories (#Experts): Assisted Circulation (915) and Narrower Categories: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping (1,159).
  4. Synonyms: External Counterpulsation,  Diastolic Counterpulsation


  

        

                    


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