A New 35-mm Short Intra-aortic Balloon Catheter: A Suitable Option Also for Non-Small-Sized Patients?

Objective: Visceral ischemia can be a potentially life-threatening complication of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support. A shorter IABP catheter might lead to a reduction of visceral complications. In this animal study, we evaluate the effects of a 35-mL short catheter in comparison with a 40-mL standard-sized catheter.