Key result
Transbrachial insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump was reported as a novel approach for hemodynamic support during complex coronary angioplasty in severe peripheral vascular disease.
Why the study?
Is transbrachial insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump feasible for hemodynamic support during complex coronary angioplasty in patients with severe peripheral vascular disease?
Is transbrachial insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump feasible for hemodynamic support during complex coronary angioplasty in patients with severe peripheral vascular disease?
Demonstrates the feasibility of transbrachial IABP insertion as an alternative approach for hemodynamic support during complex PCI in patients with severe peripheral vascular disease.
Transfemoral insertion of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) for hemodynamic support is a useful adjunct in patients undergoing complex percutaneous revascularization procedures. However, this approach is not always possible, particularly in patients with severe occlusive peripheral vascular disease. We describe the first reported case of insertion of IABP through the brachial artery.
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Noël et al. (2003) studied this question. Transbrachial insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump was reported as a novel approach for hemodynamic support during complex coronary angioplasty in severe peripheral vascular disease.
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