What is the primary effect of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in a patient with cardiogenic shock?
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Correct answer: Increased diastolic aortic pressure improving coronary blood flow
IABP inflates during diastole to improve aortic diastolic pressure and enhance coronary perfusion.
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