2016
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593825
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Acute Beneficial Effects of Muscular Counterpulsation in Patients with Coronary Heart Diseases

Abstract: This prospective pilot study was designed to investigate the acute hemodynamic effects and clinical applicability of muscular counterpulsation (MCP), a one-shot procedure for biomechanical circulatory support. The study included 17 consecutive patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and impaired ejection fraction (EF ≤45%) who underwent elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Patients were divided into control ( = 7) and treatment ( = 10) groups. MCP was applied through adhesive skin electrodes to… Show more

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