MCQ 14Which of the following mechanical device is indicated ina patient with cardiogenic shock to provide temporary circulatory assistance?

A.Temporary Pacemaker
B.Ventricular assist device
C.Intra-aortic baloon pump
D.Defibrillator

The correct answer is C:Intra-aortic baloon pump

Intra-aortic baloon pump provdes temporary circulatory assistance by increasing coronary perfusion and cardiac output but decreasing myocardial oxygen consumption and workload in a patient with cardiogenic shock.Pacemaker maintains heart rate at a predetermined rate.Ventricular assist device also provides circulatory assistance like IABP.But it is used for longer term for support of the failing heart,usuallly months.Defibrillation is used to treat life-threatening ventricular arrythmias.

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