| counterpulsation |
a technique for assisting the circulation and decreasing the work of the heart, by synchronizing the force of an external pumping device with cardiac systole and diastole.
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| counterpulsation, enhanced external |
ABBR: EECP. A noninvasive treatment for angina pectoris and congestive heart failure involving the use of inflatable cuffs on the patient's legs to improve myocardial perfusion and increase cardiac output. Cu
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| counterpulsation, intra-aortic balloon |
var. intra-aortic balloon pump. ABBR: IABC. SEE: intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation.
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