CTICasesIatrogenic Aortic Dissection from IABP
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[...]. Iatrogenic Aortic Dissection from IABP. CTICases. Published November 17, 2022. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/hz9a8
Imaging findings
Aortic dissection with an entry tear in the proximal descending aorta, likely caused by the tip of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
Key takeaways
IABPs can cause focal dissection or pseudoaneurysms. If a patient experiences worsening chest pain after IABP placement, evaluate for mechanical injury to the aorta.
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