One of the pathologies of the heart is left ventricular failure. It is expressed in the deformation of the contractile system of the heart, which causes regular disruptions in the normal distribution of blood throughout the body. The sad consequence of such failures is very often cardiogenic shock, a serious condition caused by a significant decrease in the contractility of the heart muscle. In such situations, it is urgently necessary to make an appointment for an intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation.
This unique procedure was developed half a century ago and has repeatedly proved its effectiveness. Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation abroad is of particularly high quality. Here, it is performed by world—class qualified doctors, and always with the latest equipment. With all this, the cost of the procedure is often affordable.
Indications for use
In addition to cardiogenic shock, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation is successfully used abroad for other conditions caused by left ventricular failure. These include:
- rupture of the myocardium (heart muscle). The procedure allows you to gain time for surgical intervention and radical treatment.;
- unstable angina, not treated with medication;
- electrical instability of the left ventricle;
- vascular thrombosis in myocardial infarction;
- low emission syndrome;
- septic shock;
- preparing for a heart transplant.
Very often, specific indications, always of an individual nature, determine how much an intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation costs. However, in general, foreign clinics provide this service at relatively reasonable prices.
Mechanism of action
The goal of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, regardless of the reason for its implementation, is always the same – to restore the normal functioning of the myocardium, providing it with the necessary amount of oxygen. To do this, it is necessary to mechanically pump blood into the aorta for a certain time, in other words, to provide artificial blood circulation.
With intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, abroad or in Russia, this is achieved by a common mechanism.:
- A special tube with a polyuritan balloon is inserted into the patient's body through the femoral artery. It is with his help that the normalization of blood circulation will be carried out. The cylinder insertion and further actions are carefully monitored by specialists through X-rays;
- the balloon is carried to the aorta and then, through it, to the left subclavian artery, where it is installed;
- the balloon begins to work like a pump, contracting in the rhythm of normal heart function.
The cost of the procedure
Intra—aortic balloon counterpulsation is a complex procedure that requires expensive equipment and extensive specialist experience. Therefore, its price will be considerable in any case. On average, it can amount to about 65,000 rubles. However, given the highest quality and effectiveness with which intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation is performed abroad, these figures are quite moderate.
