Counterpulsation,Diastolic
《英文msh詞典》Counterpulsation,Diastolic
[入口詞] Counterpulsation,Diastolic
[主題詞] Counterpulsation
[英文釋義] A technique for assisting the circulation by decreasing the afterload of the left ventricle and augmenting the diastolic pressure. It may be achieved by intra-aortic balloon,or by implanting a special pumping device in the chest,or externally by applying a negative pressure to the lower extremities during cardiac systole.