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The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
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An Old Problem, an Old Device, but Perhaps a New Indication? Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation for Intracoronary

A Yan1, D Brieger1,2, H C Lowe1,2

  • 1Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord West, New South Wales, Australia.

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
|April 3, 2026
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This case study shows intra-aortic balloon pump use after coronary intervention prevented further ischemia and resolved thrombus in ST-elevation myocardial infarction. This strategy may offer benefits when other options are limited.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Acute Coronary Syndromes

Background:

  • ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a critical condition often caused by coronary artery occlusion.
  • Right coronary artery (RCA) involvement can lead to complex presentations.
  • Standard treatment involves prompt revascularization, but challenging cases may require novel approaches.

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