Coronary air embolism during coronary angioplasty
- 1 March 1989
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
- Vol. 16 (3), 164-167
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.1810160305
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.Keywords
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