<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the historical background of pulmonary edema?  <response>: <reason> In 1953, intra-aortic balloon pumping IABP was described by Kantrowitz. In 1962, the modern intra-aortic counterpulsation device was described by Moulopoulos et al at the Cleveland Clinic. In 1969 intra-aortic balloon pumping IABP was first used clinically in a patient with cardiogenic shock. Since the 1980s, IABP has been increasingly used in stabilizing patient with cardiogenic pulmonary edema before definitive therapy. 