COUNTERPULSATION
\kˈa͡ʊntəpəlsˈe͡ɪʃən], \kˈaʊntəpəlsˈeɪʃən], \k_ˈaʊ_n_t_ə_p_ə_l_s_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A technique for assisting the circulation by decreasing the afterload of the left ventricle and augmenting the diastolic pressure. It may be achieved by intra-aortic balloon, or by implanting a special pumping device in the chest, or externally by applying a negative pressure to the lower extremities during cardiac systole.
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.