Publications by authors named "Michael C Fischi"
Objectives: To assess the impact of intraaortic balloon counterpulsation on coronary, renal and aortic blood flow in an animal heart failure model.
Background: Heart failure exacerbations are still often treated with inotropic medications despite a lack of evidence demonstrating any benefit with these drugs. Intraaortic balloon counterpulsation may be considered in certain cases a bridge to recovery.