evaluation of survival in patients who need intra aortic balloon pump [IABP] after cardiac surgery

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In some cases, assist devices are required to ensure an adequate cardiac output after cardiac surgery. Intra-aortic balloon pump [IABP] is the most commonly used cardiac assist device, which provides first-line support for patients with heart failure. The aim of this study was to determine factors affecting the mortality rate of patients receiving IABP