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Coronary air embolism: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Dib Joud,
Boyle Andrew J.,
Chan Michael,
Resar Jon R.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.20880
Subject(s) - medicine , air embolism , complication , embolism , cardiac catheterization , pulmonary embolism , cardiology , intensive care medicine , medical emergency
Coronary air embolism is a complication in the catheterization laboratory that can be associated with high morbidity and even mortality. A case report of air embolism and methods to prevent this complication from occurring are presented along with various management techniques. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.