Arrow AutoCAT 2 Series Operating Manual page 20

1 . C l i n i c a l U s e s
1 . 1 : C l i n i c a l U s e s o f I A B P
Maintenance of Graft Patency Post Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
IABP may not be needed to maintain graft patency after coronary bypass surgery.
IABP may be appropriate if cardiac function is compromised and graft patency is
jeopardized.
Intra-operative Pulsatile Flow Generation
This is not an indication in and of itself. The value of pulsatile flow is debatable and has
not been resolved. Some cardiopulmonary bypass machines are capable of providing
pulsatile flow or can be adapted to deliver pulsatile flow. In most cases, there must be an
additional reason to warrant the use of IABP.
Mechanical Bridge to other assist devices
Patients who exhibit significant hemodynamic compromise despite IABP therapy, may
require more intensive Left Ventricular Support. The IABP may be used until other
such devices can be implemented.
Surgical Indications
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