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Catheter separation during coronary angiography.

C V Reddy, R Khan, A Feit

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis

|January 1, 1983

Summary

A right coronary Judkins catheter fractured during coronary angiography. This case report details the catheter separation and describes its retrieval.

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Area of Science:

Interventional Cardiology
Medical Device Technology

Background:

Coronary angiography is a common procedure for diagnosing coronary artery disease.
Judkins catheters are widely used guidewires for accessing coronary arteries.

Observation:

A complete fracture and separation of a right coronary Judkins catheter occurred during a coronary angiography procedure.
The incident involved a specific type of catheter used in cardiac interventions.

Findings:

The study presents a rare complication: a fractured coronary catheter.
Analysis of the event provides insights into potential causes of catheter separation.

Implications:

Understanding this complication can improve interventional cardiology safety protocols.
This case highlights the importance of device integrity during complex cardiac procedures.

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