iabp

Front

What is the primary phase of the cardiac cycle during which coronary perfusion occurs?

Back

Diastole

Front

How does decreased afterload affect myocardial oxygen demands?

Back

Decreased myocardial oxygen demands.

Front

During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) inflate?

Back

Diastole

Front

What is the timing error when the IABP inflates too early?

Back

Early Inflation

Front

What is the timing error when the IABP inflates too late?

Back

Late Inflation

Front

What is the timing error when the IABP deflates too early?

Back

Early Deflation

Front

What is the timing error when the IABP deflates too late?

Back

Late Deflation

Front

What is the typical inflation to deflation ratio for IABP waveforms?

Back

1:1

Front

What is the effect of IABP on cardiac output?

Back

IABP increases cardiac output by reducing afterload.

Front

What is the purpose of the IABP in cardiac support?

Back

To improve myocardial oxygen supply and decrease myocardial oxygen demand.