Counterpulsation

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"Counterpulsation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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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.

Descriptor ID	D015908
MeSH Number(s)	E04.050.215
Concept/Terms	Counterpulsation Counterpulsation Diastolic Counterpulsation Diastolic Counterpulsation Counterpulsation, Diastolic Counterpulsation, External Counterpulsation, External External Counterpulsation

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Counterpulsation".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Assisted Circulation [E04.050]
Counterpulsation [E04.050.215]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Counterpulsation".

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Counterpulsation".

Counterpulsation
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping

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