Paraplegia following intraaortic balloon circulatory assistance.
Intraaortic balloon counterpulsation is frequently used in patients experiencing severe ventricular dysfunction following maximal drug therapy. However, even with the improvement of percutaneous insertion techniques, the procedure has always been followed by vascular; infectious, and neurological complications. This article describes a case of paraplegia due to intraaortic balloon counterpulsation in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery.
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Instituto do Coração do Hospital das Clínicas-FMUSP.
Moreira
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Auler Junior
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Stolf
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Jatene
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D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology*