Abstract
The case of a patient with an indwelling intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) who underwent computed tomography (CT) to rule out mesenteric ischemia is reported. Three-dimensional reconstruction revealed regularly spaced air-fluid levels within the aorta. Intra-aortic balloon pump function is reviewed, and it is shown that its artifactual appearance on CT results from the phase difference between the cardiac cycle and gantry speed. Recognizing and understanding the appearance of an IABP is important so as not confuse it with intra-aortic air, which suggests ischemia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 231-233 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of computer assisted tomography |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- 3D computed tomography
- Abdominal computed tomography
- Counterpulsation
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging