Spiller P, Bornikoel K, Kreuzer H, Neuhaus K L, Niessen H W, Schulte H D
Thoraxchir Vask Chir. 1975 Aug;23(4):364-7. doi: 10.1055/s-0028-1096983.
The results of intra-aortic balloon pumping in 7 patients with cardiogenic shock after cardiac surgery are reported. 2 patients were unresponsive to IABP, 4 patients showed initial stabilization of the circulation, but became IABP-dependent and died. One patient could be weaned from IABP, but died of uncontrollable cardiac arrhythmias. These results are discussed.