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Catheter separation during coronary angiography
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|January 1, 1983
Insights
A right coronary Judkins catheter fractured during coronary angiography. This case report details the catheter separation and describes its retrieval.
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.
Abstract:
Complete fracture and separation of a right coronary Judkins catheter during coronary angiography is presented. The possible mechanism underlying the separation and retrieval of the catheter fragment is described.