Intraaortic counterpulsation balloon: radiographic considerations. 1977

E A Hyson, and C E Ravin, and M J Kelley, and A M Curtis

The intraaortic counterpulsation balloon is being used with increasing frequency in the setting of cardiogenic shock and/or high risk cardiac surgery. The radiologist should be aware of the normal function of this cardiac assist device, as well as its potential complications. The principal complications apparent on the plain chest radiograph are related to improper positioning of the balloon catheter.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007423 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping Counterpulsation in which a pumping unit synchronized with the patient's electrocardiogram rapidly fills a balloon in the aorta with helium or carbon dioxide in early diastole and evacuates the balloon at the onset of systole. As the balloon inflates, it raises aortic diastolic pressure, and as it deflates, it lowers aortic systolic pressure. The result is a decrease in left ventricular work and increased myocardial and peripheral perfusion. Pumping, Intra-Aortic Balloon,Intraaortic Balloon Pumping,Balloon Pumping, Intra-Aortic,Balloon Pumping, Intraaortic,Intra Aortic Balloon Pumping,Pumping, Intra Aortic Balloon,Pumping, Intraaortic Balloon
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001014 Aortic Aneurysm An abnormal balloon- or sac-like dilatation in the wall of AORTA. Aneurysm, Aortic,Aneurysms, Aortic,Aortic Aneurysms
D001027 Aortography Radiographic visualization of the aorta and its branches by injection of contrast media, using percutaneous puncture or catheterization procedures. Aortographies
D001243 Assisted Circulation Pumping that aids the natural activity of the heart. (Dorland, 27th ed) Circulation, Assisted
D012770 Shock, Cardiogenic Shock resulting from diminution of cardiac output in heart disease. Cardiogenic Shock

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