Shawl F A, Baxley W A
Department of Medicine, George Washington University.
Cardiol Clin. 1994 Nov;12(4):543-57.
Percutaneous cardiopulmonary bypass support has a role to play in the management of the high-risk coronary angioplasty patient. This article discusses the basic principles of cardiopulmonary bypass, technique, indications, and complications of this new addition to interventional cardiology. In addition, the role of other support devices during high-risk coronary interventions is also discussed.
