Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview01:28

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview

Cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic technique used to identify and evaluate structural and functional diseases of the heart and major blood vessels. This technique diagnoses congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and coronary spasms and assesses ventricular function. It helps guide treatment decisions, including the need for revascularization procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and...
Cardiac Catheterization III: Left Heart Catheterization01:24

Cardiac Catheterization III: Left Heart Catheterization

Left heart catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the function and structure of the left side of the heart. It is generally performed to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions such as valve abnormalities, coronary artery disease, and congenital heart defects.Diagnostic and therapeutic purposesLeft heart catheterization serves various diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Assessing coronary artery bypass grafts.Evaluating coronary artery disease in...
Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management01:26

Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management

Nursing responsibilities before cardiac catheterization include:Assess for allergies and establish baseline health status.Before cardiac catheterization, assess the patient for allergies to contrast dye. Perform a comprehensive baseline assessment, including vital signs, heart and breath sounds, and a neurovascular assessment of the extremities, noting distal pulses, skin color, and temperature. Instruct the patient to fast for 8-12 hours before the procedure. Evaluate baseline laboratory...
Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction01:30

Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses a spectrum of heart conditions caused by sudden obstruction of coronary arteries, typically resulting from the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque and subsequent thrombus (blood clot) formation. This obstruction can lead to partial or complete blockage of blood flow, causing varying degrees of myocardial ischemia or infarction.ACS includes the following clinical entities:Unstable Angina (UA)Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)ST-Elevation...
Ischemic Stroke l: Introduction01:15

Ischemic Stroke l: Introduction

Ischemic stroke is an acute cerebrovascular condition in which blood flow to a brain region is suddenly interrupted, leading to tissue infarction. Neurons depend on continuous oxygen and glucose supply, so even brief reductions in perfusion cause energy failure, ionic imbalance, and irreversible injury. Ischemic strokes are classified into thrombotic and embolic types based on their underlying mechanisms.Thrombotic MechanismsThrombotic stroke develops when a clot forms within a cerebral artery.
Hemorrhagic Stroke l: Introduction01:17

Hemorrhagic Stroke l: Introduction

A hemorrhagic stroke is an acute neurological event that occurs when a weakened cerebral blood vessel ruptures, allowing blood to accumulate within or around the brain. The sudden release of blood forms a focal hematoma that increases intracranial pressure, displaces neural tissue, and can obstruct cerebrospinal fluid pathways. These effects may be compounded by intraventricular extension of the hemorrhage, cerebral edema, or compression of adjacent structures, all of which contribute to...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Exercise training for cardiovascular prevention in patients with cancer.

European heart journal·2026
Same author

Secondary Hypertension and Renal Atrophy Unmasking Takayasu Arteritis With Renal Artery Stenosis.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Myocardial Infarction With Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA) Revealing Coronary Embolism From Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus in Rheumatic Valvular Atrial Fibrillation.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Clinical and Echocardiographic Spectrum of Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defects in Adults: A Case Series and Management Insights.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Embolic MINOCA From Mechanical Aortic Valve Thrombosis: A Potential Role of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch.

JACC. Case reports·2026
Same author

From bad to worse: a case report of bilateral iatrogenic coronary dissection complicated with cardiac arrest.

European heart journal. Case reports·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 24, 2026

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
05:26

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Published on: May 28, 2019

9.4K

Cerebellar stroke complicating coronary catheterization: a case report.

Hamza Chraibi1, Zakia El Yousfi2, Najat Mouine1

  • 1Cardiology Department, Mohammed V Military Instruction Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

The Pan African Medical Journal
|January 12, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Cerebrovascular events, such as stroke, are rare complications of coronary interventions. This case highlights the high mortality associated with periprocedural strokes, emphasizing the need for prevention.

Keywords:
Coronary angiographycase reportischemic strokepercutaneous coronary intervention

More Related Videos

Modeling Stroke in Mice: Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion via the External Carotid Artery
07:26

Modeling Stroke in Mice: Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion via the External Carotid Artery

Published on: May 24, 2021

7.4K
Real-Time Monitoring and Modulation of Blood Pressure in a Rabbit Model of Ischemic Stroke
09:00

Real-Time Monitoring and Modulation of Blood Pressure in a Rabbit Model of Ischemic Stroke

Published on: February 10, 2023

1.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 24, 2026

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
05:26

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Published on: May 28, 2019

9.4K
Modeling Stroke in Mice: Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion via the External Carotid Artery
07:26

Modeling Stroke in Mice: Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion via the External Carotid Artery

Published on: May 24, 2021

7.4K
Real-Time Monitoring and Modulation of Blood Pressure in a Rabbit Model of Ischemic Stroke
09:00

Real-Time Monitoring and Modulation of Blood Pressure in a Rabbit Model of Ischemic Stroke

Published on: February 10, 2023

1.3K

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Coronary interventions, while crucial for treating heart disease, carry a risk of cerebrovascular events.
  • These events, though infrequent, can lead to severe outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old woman with unstable angina and severe left systolic dysfunction developed a cerebellar stroke during percutaneous coronary intervention.
  • Her neurological status worsened despite thrombolysis, leading to diagnosed hemorrhagic transformation and death.

Findings:

  • The patient presented with multiple risk factors for periprocedural stroke, including age, diabetes, hypertension, and atherosclerosis.
  • Procedure-related factors like transfemoral approach and anticoagulation also contributed.

Implications:

  • Periprocedural strokes have high morbidity and mortality rates.
  • Identifying and mitigating patient- and procedure-related risk factors is critical for stroke prevention during coronary interventions.