CTICasesMalformed Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Imaging findings
Balloon pump marker located in the aortic arch and ascending aorta rather than the descending aorta.
Key takeaways
Axillary-placed balloon pumps are prone to migration; improper positioning risks occlusion of carotid/brachiocephalic arteries, leading to neurological complications.
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