Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Rupture and Entrapment

Intra-aortic balloon pump is used frequently to support a failing myocardium in cardiac patients. Due to the invasive nature of this device, usage is accompanied by consistent risk of complications. Balloon rupture, although it occurs rarely, may lead to entrapment if diagnosis delays. A 78-year mal...

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Main Authors: Artan Jahollari, Atilla Sarac, Ertugrul Ozal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Vascular Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/378672

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