University Hospital utilises Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Therapy in the context of modern mechanical circulatory assistance technology and evidence-based heart care. The hospital, founded in 1842 and accredited with SAC, is located in Basel, Switzerland. It is equipped with 773 beds and serves both local and overseas patients.

IABP therapy can be considered when a temporary method of mechanical support is necessary in patients diagnosed with severe heart failure, cardiogenic shock, or certain high-risk cardiac surgeries. The catheter carrying the balloon device is inserted into the aorta and follows the heart’s phases to improve blood circulation and reduce the heart’s workload.