Rupture of an intra-aortic balloon. A case report.
A case of rupture of an intra-aortic balloon is reported. The rupture, noted 34 hours after insertion of the balloon, was caused by perforation by an atheromatous plaque. The patient exhibited no adverse effects from the episode.
D001243:Assisted Circulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged