VASCULAR COMPLICATIONS OF PERCUTANEOUS AXILLARY INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP THERAPY

Intra-aortic balloon pump for high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention.

Vascular complications of intra-aortic balloon pump usage in coronary bypass surgery: 18 years of experience.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the vascular complication incidence related to intra-aortic balloon pump usage during coronary bypass surgery and possible risk factors. METHODS The retrospective study was conducted at Uludog University Hospital, Turkey, and comprised 147 cases in which intra-aortic balloon pump was used during coronary artery bypass surgery between January 1994 and December 2011. Data ...

Vascular complications following intra-aortic balloon pump implantation: an updated review

BACKGROUND The use of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) as a support device remains controversial due to the fact that a number of studies have shown no benefit in end mortality whilst using this device. One of the reasons for this could be the increase in vascular complications when using the pump. Therefore, the aim of the present review was to assess the current literature available with ...

The Evaluation of Survival in Patients Who Need Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) after Cardiac Surgery

Introduction: Insome cases, assist devices are required to ensure an adequate cardiac output after cardiac surgery. Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the most commonly used cardiac assist device, which provides first-line support for patients with heart failure. The aim of this study was to determine factors affecting the mortality rate of patients receiving IABP. Materials & Methods:  In thi...

When You Need Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Therapy

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