Exact positioning of intra-aortic balloon catheter.
The positioning of the intra-aortic balloon catheter in the descending aorta is vital for successful balloon pumping. With transesophageal echocardiography, the catheter could be properly and rapidly positioned in the descending aorta.
Tatar
H
H
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, GATA Gulhane School of Medicine, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
Ciçek
S
S
Demirkiliç
U
U
Süer
H
H
Aslan
M
M
Oztürk
O
O
D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging