《英文msh词典》Counterpulsation,External
[同义词] Counterpulsation,External
[主题词] Counterpulsation
[中文释义] 反搏动术,体外
[英文释义] A technique for assisting the circulation by decreasing the afterload of the left ventricle and augmenting the diastolic pressure. It may be achieved by intra-aortic balloon,or by implanting a special pumping device in the chest,or externally by applying a negative pressure to the lower extremities during cardiac systole.