Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Intra - Aortic Balloon Pumps

19 May 2026: See attached amendment for update. 

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) / Two (2) Intra - Aortic Balloon Circulatory Assist Units. The Department of Cardiology at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) requires two Intra-Aortic Balloon Circulatory Assist Units to perform any cardiovascular procedure that requires a readily available mechanical support device. This equipment uses a balloon catheter placed in the aorta to improve heart function/flow and helps the heart pump more blood. WBAMC CATH LAB historically performs approximately 6 high-risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) cases at WBAMC per month that require a mechanical support device like the .... Read More