Your patient needs to be placed on an IABP post-operatively.He or she has most likely undergone which type of surgery?

Name: Your patient needs to be placed on an IABP post-operatively.He or she has most likely undergone which type of surgery?
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An IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) is used to help increase cardiac output and decrease workload on the heart following cardiac bypass surgery. It is not typically used for the other types of surgeries listed.

Your Patient Needs to Be Placed on an IABP Post-Operatively