Q: Describe at least five hemodynamic effects expected from Intraaortic balloon pump counterpulsation (IABP)? 


Answer:

•  A decrease in SBP (systolic blood pressure) by 20% 
• An increase in DBP (aortic diastolic blood pressure) by 30%
• Reduction of Heart rate by 20%
• A decrease in the Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure(PAOC / Wedge Pressure) by 20% 
• An increase in the cardiac output (CO) by 20%