The way the intra-aortic balloon catheter moves within the aorta as a possible mechanism of balloon associated morbidity
Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg Parissis et al.
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On-line Video
On-line video
Files in this Data Supplement:
Video 1
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Video 1 (.rm format). Endoscopic view of the IABP, during 1:1 and 1:2 modes. The position of the central axis of the balloon relative to the aortic wall during deflation is constantly 'around two o'clock'. This motion is prominent during 1:2 mode.
Video 2
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Video 2 (.rm format). Antegrade and retrograde movement of the IABP during 1:3 mode. This movement is less prominent during 1:1 mode.