Update 2001: Ambulatory intraaortic balloon counterpulsation

As Originally Published in 1994: Ambulatory Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation by Scott A. Buchanan, MD, Scott E. Langenburg, MD, Michael C. Mauney, MD, Lorne H. Blackbourne, MD, Mark A. Groh, MD, James D. Bergin, MD, and Curtis G. Tribble, MD. Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia. A technique is described for the retroperitoneal placement of a balloon pump that preserves patient mobility. This technique may be superior to standard femoral placement when prolonged support is required for cardiac transplant candidates awaiting donor organs.