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| Intra-aortic balloon pump application and outcomes in elderly patients |
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Abstract Objective To analyze the outcomes and complications of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in elderly patients with severe heart disease. Methods A retrospective study of 48 consecutive patients who received IABP therapy was conducted. Based on prognosis, two groups were defined: surviving group and non-surviving group. Results The overall mortality was 39.6%, There was a higher rate of successful revascularization(62.1% versus 26.3%) and fewer cases of previous myocardial infarction history (10.3% versus 47.4%) in surviving group than in non-survival group
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Received: 20 May 2012
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2012, Vol. 23 
