@article{MAKHILLTC2005138408,
    title = {Prevention of Possible Embolus Following Intra Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation (IABP) Insertion by Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)},
    journal = {The Cardiology},
    volume = {1},
    number = {3},
    pages = {166-168},
    year = {2005},
    issn = {1811-8194},
    doi = {tcard.2005.166.168},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1811-8194&doi=tcard.2005.166.168},
    author = {Irfan Tasoglu,Yildirim Imren and},
    keywords = {Intraaortic balloon counterpulsation,atheroembolic events,severe atherosclerosis,transesophageal echocardiography,embolus,atherosclerotic plaques},
    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.}
    }