Figure 2.

Transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TEE) views for intra‐aorticballoon pump (IABP) insertion guidance. (A) Off‐axis apical 2‐chamber view demonstrating IABP guidewire (arrow) in the descending aorta. (B) Suprasternal view of the aortic arch confirming appropriate position of the IABP tip (arrows) below the left subclavian artery. (C) Mid‐esophageal long‐axis view (approximately 90°) demonstrating IABP guidewire (arrow) in the descending aorta. (D) Mid‐esophageal orthogonal views (approximately 0° and 90°) of the aortic arch confirming appropriate position of the IABP tip (arrows). Ao, aorta; LCCA, left common carotid artery; LSA, left subclavian artery; LV, left ventricle