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Prevention of Possible Embolus Following Intra Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation (IABP) Insertion by Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Irfan Tasoglu , Yildirim Imren and Levent Gokgoz
Page: 166-168 | Received 21 Sep 2022, Published online: 21 Sep 2022

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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.

How to cite this article:

Irfan Tasoglu , Yildirim Imren and Levent Gokgoz . Prevention of Possible Embolus Following Intra Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation (IABP) Insertion by Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/tcard.2005.166.168
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1811-8194/tcard.2005.166.168