Objectives: Review the anatomic and physiologic effects of the intra-aortic balloon pump.
Review the indications for the intra-aortic balloon pump procedure. Review the technique of …

Advanced heart failure refractory to medical therapy can result in patients presenting with
progressively worsening hypoperfusion and cardiogenic shock. Temporary mechanical …

Background—Intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy is a widely used method of circulatory
support. Based on frequent findings of balloon malposition with visceral arterial compromise …

A 72-year-old man with an ejection fraction of 25% is scheduled to undergo elective
coronary artery bypass graft using cardiopulmonary bypass. Because of the high-risk nature …

Radiographs play an important role in ascertaining appropriate placement of the intra-aortic
balloon pump catheter. This imaging essay highlights correct and incorrect positioning of …

Heart failure is recognized with increasing frequency worldwide and often progresses to an
advanced refractory state. Although the reference standard for treatment of advanced heart …

Acute heart failure is a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to cardiogenic
shock, which is associated with hypotension and organ failure. Although there have been …

Although intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) is the most frequently used mechanical cardiac
assist device in cardiothoracic surgery, there are only guidelines for substantive sections of …

Acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in
patients who have had recent cardiac surgery, myocardial infarct or pulmonary …

Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in the assessment of patients with mechanical
cardiac assist devices. Therefore, it is important for radiologists to be familiar with the basic …