Positioning an intraaortic balloon pump using intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram guidance.

Klopman, Matthew A; Chen, Edward P; Sniecinski, Roman M · Anesth Analg · 2011

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 72-year-old man with an ejection fraction of 25% is scheduled to undergo elective coronary artery bypass graft using cardiopulmonary bypass. Because of the high-risk nature of the operation, the surgeon wants to insert an intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) before initiating cardiopulmonary bypass. An intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is requested to ensure correct placement.

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