[Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, which complications may result from?].
Bilateral renal infarction is a complication of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, ever described in the literature. We illustrate this complication by a clinical observation and underline the interest of taking a prevention action.
Madani
Hamid
H
Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, CHU Hassan-II, Fès, Maroc. mouhcine23ma@yahoo.fr
Madani
Mouhcine
M
Drissi
Mohammed
M
Kohen
Meriem
M
Slaoui
Anas
A
D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology*; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged