title: Transthoracic intraaortic counterpulsation: a simple method for balloon catheter positioning.
abstract: Transaortic balloon catheter insertion is an effective method to provide aortic counterpulsation when the conventional retrograde femoral route cannot be used, usually due to severe aortoiliac disease. A simple technique is described to achieve correct transthoracic intraaortic balloon pump catheter insertion and positioning without the need for special equipment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Verona Medical School, Italy.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Santini
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mazzucco
mesh_terms: D001011:Aorta / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000473:pathology; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000473:pathology; D013536:Suture Techniques