Vascular
  • False aneurysm 1
  • Aortic dissection 1
  • Haematoma formation (1)
  • Vascular injury at time of insertion 1
  • Peripheral thrombotic embolization 1
  • Limb ischaemia & compartment syndrome 1
  • Tamponade 1
Position Related
  • Upper limb ischemia (too proximal)
  • Spinal cord, renal and visceral ischaemia (too distal) 1
  • Cerebral ischaemia 1
Balloon Related
  • Balloon rupture and helium embolus 1
  • Immobility - balloon becomes lodged 1
  • Thrombocytopenia and haemolytic anaemia 1
Other
  • Infection (Insertion site or disseminated) 1