Computed tomography appearance of an intra-aortic balloon pump: A potential pitfall in diagnosis

Daniel J. Durand; Clifford R. Weiss; Elliot K. Fishman

doi:10.1097/01.rct.0000159511.21317.41

Computed tomography appearance of an intra-aortic balloon pump: A potential pitfall in diagnosis

Daniel J. Durand, Clifford R. Weiss, Elliot K. Fishman

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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)
Pages (from-to)	231-233
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of computer assisted tomography
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.rct.0000159511.21317.41
State	Published - 2005

Keywords

3D computed tomography
Abdominal computed tomography
Counterpulsation
Intra-aortic balloon pump

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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