USE OF THE INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON SUPPORT FOR REFRACTORY LOW CARDIAC OUTPUT IN MYOCARDIAL CONTUSION

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Abstract
A patient with refractory low cardiac output and recurring ventricular arrhythmias resulting from myocardial contusion was treated with intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. Use of the intra-aortic balloon resulted in an increased cardiac output and control of the ventricular arrhythmias. After 1 year the patient shows no sequelae of myocardial contusion, although he is still paraplegic.

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