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Massive hemoptysis secondary to flow-directed thermodilution catheters
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Pulmonary artery rupture causing hemoptysis is a rare complication of Swan-Ganz catheters. Careful balloon inflation and catheter advancement are crucial to prevent this serious adverse event.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Hemoptysis is an uncommon complication associated with the use of flow-directed pulmonary artery catheters.
- Two cases illustrate potential mechanisms of injury, including pulmonary artery rupture and catheter tip effects.