Woodlands 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 2001 and accredited with , is located in Darlington, United Kingdom. It is equipped with 38 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.