Definition Indications: patients with hemodynamic instability or severe LV systolic dysfunction. Contraindications: Severe peripheral vascular disease (PVD) of the aortoiliac and femoral arteries – due to increased risk of lower extremity ischemia. Severe aortic valve insufficiency (AI), because their AI will be worsened by the balloon pump. Keyword history 86%/2010 92%/2017 See Also: Keys to […]