Treatment with IABP is beneficial. Sometimes it even saves lives. But the intra-aortic balloon pump therapy also has the following risks:   Infection due to insufficient blood supply to the limb (ischemia) Arterial injury Due to the low platelet count, the blood does not clot and may cause excessive bleeding. Balloon explosion Infections Sometimes, the balloon doesn’t locate at its correct position or may change position inside the body; due to that patient may face kidney damage or other issues. Treatment with IABP is uncomfortable. Therefore, if you install this device, you should calmly lie down on the hospital bed. Heart strokes The intra-aortic balloon pump can produce some side effects. For example, long-term use of IABP can create bloodstream infections. It can also produce blood clots and lead to severe issues like stroke. Sometimes, the balloon can become over-inflated, due to which the aorta ruptures. The risks of this device depend on the patient's age and other medical situations that a patient has