Irfan Tasoglu  , Yildirim Imren  , Levent Gokgoz  , 
    Prevention of Possible Embolus Following Intra Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation (IABP) Insertion by Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE),
    The Cardiology,
    Volume 1,Issue 3,
    2005,
    Pages 166-168,
    ISSN 1811-8194,
    tcard.2005.166.168,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=tcard.2005.166.168)
    Abstract: Severe atherosclerosis of the descending aorta is directly related to atheroembolic events. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a sensitive technique for evaluating such atheroma plaques of the thoracic aorta which may predict the risk of emboli. We describe a patient with severe intraluminal aortic atherosclerotic plaques detected by TEE while positioning an Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation ( IABP ) during coronary artery by-pass grafting. IABP was re-positioned to prevent an emboli formation with the aid of TEE. TEE should be use to visualize descending aorta prior to IABP insertion.
    Keywords: Intraaortic balloon counterpulsation;atheroembolic events;severe atherosclerosis;transesophageal echocardiography;embolus;atherosclerotic plaques