Ruptured chordae of the tricuspid valve. The consequence of flow-directed Swan-Ganz catheterization.
A case of autopsy-documented ruptured chordae tendineae of the tricuspid valve, secondary to flow-directed Swan-Ganz catheterization of the right side of the heart is presented. A possible mechanism is discussed and safeguards to prevent this complication are suggested.
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D012421:Rupture / Q000209:etiology; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000293:injuries*