Intra - Aortic Balloon Pump in High Risk Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Systematic Review

Dr. Prashali Chauhan, Dr. Prerna Singh, Dr. Bharath R, Dr. Rohan Gupta, Dr. Ashita Singla, Dr. Aakash Fouzdar, Dr. Mayank Swarnkar, Dr. V K Gupta, Dr. Ankit Jain

Abstract: Intra aortic balloon pump has revolutionized coronary artery bypass surgery in terms of both intra and post operative management of cardiac patients. Its role in low cardiac output is well defined. There have been multiple studies regarding effect of IABP on post operative outcomes in both off pump as well as on pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Here we present a comprehensive review of thirteen such studies.

Keywords: Intra - aortic balloon pump, Coronary artery bypass grafting