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Podcast 184 - Diastolic Augmentation w/ Brian Cress

Podcast 184 - Diastolic Augmentation w/ Brian Cress13 Jun 202549 min

In this episode, Tyler Christifulli sits down with cardiac perfusionist Brian Cress to dig into the physiology of coronary perfusion, the mechanics of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and the clinical finesse of diastolic augmentation. Whether you're just starting to encounter balloon pumps or want to sharpen your transport strategy, this discussion is packed with visual metaphors, waveform analysis, and real-world pearls.