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.

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