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Fig. 6

From: Ultrasound-guided insertion of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in intensive care: description of the technique

Fig. 6

a Right, transhepatic, longitudinal window (between the seventh and eighth intercostal space along the axillary midline) with a low-frequency transducer showing the inferior vena cava and the aorta with the functioning IAoBC. b Left paramedian longitudinal window to evaluate the exit of the abdominal vessels; in this case, we observe the IAoBC obstructing the superior mesenteric artery exit; thus, the IAoBC was advanced another 5 cm

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