Intraaortic Balloon PumpIntraaortic Balloon Pump
Used in cardiogenic shock, unstableangina, acute MIUsed in cardiogenic shock, unstableangina, acute MI
Reduces afterloadReduces afterload
Increases coronary perfusionIncreases coronary perfusion
Tip: distal to LSCA orificeTip: distal to LSCA orifice
Should project just below archShould project just below arch
Complications:Complications:
Branch occlusionBranch occlusion
Balloon ruptureBalloon rupture