What are the recommended treatments for perioperative myocardial dysfunction?
In the absence of severe, symptomatic aorto-iliac occlusive disease or PAD, the insertion of an intraaortic balloon is reasonable to reduce mortality rate in CABG patients who are considered to be at high risk (eg, those who are undergoing reoperation or have LVEF <30% or left main CAD).1021 1026 (Level of Evidence: B)