Ultrasound-guided insertion of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in intensive care: description of the technique

Ultrasound-guided insertion of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in intensive care: description of the technique

Abstract Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IAoBC) is a mechanical circulatory support device that has been used for more than 50 years, mainly for cardiogenic shock. Although its effect on mortality is controversial, IAoBC is still used in a wide variety of pre- and postoperative clinical setti...

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Main Authors: David Rene Rodriguez Lima, Ever Julián Duran, Ever Leonardo Rojas Díaz, Darío Isaías Pinilla Rojas, Mario Andrés Mercado Díaz, Yury Forlán Bustos Martínez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-04-01
Series:The Ultrasound Journal
Subjects:
Ultrasound
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IAoBC)
Mechanical circulatory support
Ultrasound education
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13089-020-00166-7

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