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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
into the thoracic aorta ... Triggers (EKG, Pressure ... Weaning by Nick ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Aortic Coarctation on Chest CT
10 yo male,  his father has TGV with a Senning surgery
pulsation in the neck ... abnormal high blood presure ... absent femoral pulses ... cardiology #clinical #aorta ... #CardiacCTA
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Examine for: • Pulse ... deficit/differential ... Control blood pressure ... Dissection #diagnosis #management