Which contraindication is associated with IABP?

Which contraindication is associated with IABP?

• A. Sepsis
• B. Aortic regurg only mild
• C. Controlled hypertension
• D. Hyperlipidemia

Answer: (A)

Understanding contraindications to intra-aortic balloon pump placement. Active sepsis is a contraindication because introducing an intravascular device in the setting of systemic infection increases the risk of catheter-related infection and seeding of bacteria, which can worsen bacteremia and overall outcomes. The balloon catheter and sheath provide a potential nidus for ongoing infection, and the hemodynamic support provided by IABP may not offset the added infectious risk in a septic patient. In contrast, conditions like mild aortic regurgitation, controlled hypertension, or hyperlipidemia do not impose the same absolute infection-related risk and are not themselves definitive contraindications to IABP.

Understanding contraindications to intra-aortic balloon pump placement.

Active sepsis is a contraindication because introducing an intravascular device in the setting of systemic infection increases the risk of catheter-related infection and seeding of bacteria, which can worsen bacteremia and overall outcomes. The balloon catheter and sheath provide a potential nidus for ongoing infection, and the hemodynamic support provided by IABP may not offset the added infectious risk in a septic patient. In contrast, conditions like mild aortic regurgitation, controlled hypertension, or hyperlipidemia do not impose the same absolute infection-related risk and are not themselves definitive contraindications to IABP.