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The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Published on: February 5, 2021
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Axillary Artery Hemostasis Post-Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Failure
Mohammad Al-Ani1, Sahil Prasada2, Siddharth Wayangankar1
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
JACC. Case Reports
|July 28, 2021
Summary
Axillary intra-aortic balloon pumps aid rehabilitation but risk fracture. This study presents novel hemostasis techniques to manage malfunctioning devices, ensuring continued arterial access for heart failure patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Medical Devices
- Heart Failure Management
Background:
- Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) via the axillary artery are increasingly used for physical rehabilitation before heart failure treatment.
- Device fracture is a significant risk, potentially leading to loss of arterial accessibility and complications.
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