In 2017, an article was published in echo rounds titled: retrograde type b aortic dissection caused by intraaortic balloon counterpulsation.Follow up was performed with the doctor/author and it was determined that the article documented a patient had a retrograde type b aortic dissection caused by the intra-aortic balloon (iab) counterpulsation while using a datascope iab catheter inserted through the right femoral artery.The patient outcome was very good.He underwent a complete revascularization and he was discharged home.The dissection was managed without any intervention.Per the author of the article, there is no additional information regarding the iab type, size, serial or lot number available.
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