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Acute pancreatitis associated with intra-aortic balloon pump placement
1Department of Cardiology, Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Acute pancreatitis developed in an elderly woman following intra-aortic balloon pump placement. Atheroemboli or pancreatic circulation compromise are discussed as potential causes for this serious complication.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement is a critical procedure for cardiac stabilization.
- Complications associated with IABP therapy require thorough investigation.
- Acute pancreatitis is a rare but severe potential adverse event following IABP insertion.