A prospective, randomized clinical trial of hemodynamic support with Impella 2.5 versus intra-aortic balloon pump in patients undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention: the PROTECT II study.
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[Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation. Do we still need it and if so when?].