It was reported that an intra-aortic balloon (iab) catheter was inserted in ami(acute myocardial infarction) patient and during pci(percutaneous coronary intervention), iab migration to abdomen was noted.The surgeon tried to adjust the location of the iab, but the catheter migrated repeatedly.The iab was replaced to continue therapy.It was noted that the patient systolic blood pressure was about 70 mmhg in general.Mild tortuosity, moderate sclerosis and mild calcification were noted in the patient vessel.No patient injury was reported.
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