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Coronary air embolism during coronary angioplasty
S Hadjimiltiades1, T S Goldbaum, E Mostel
1Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|March 1, 1989
Abstract:
A case is described in which the use of the Hartzler microcatheter during coronary angioplasty resulted in coronary air embolism. The recognition, prevention, and mechanism of this occurrence are discussed.