Counterpulsation,External
《英文msh詞典》Counterpulsation,External
[同義詞] Counterpulsation,External
[主題詞] Counterpulsation
[中文釋義] 反搏動術,體外
[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.