Coronary artery dissection caused by angioplasty balloon rupture.
Three cases of coronary angioplasty balloon rupture complicated by coronary artery dissection are described. Factors that may predispose to this previously undescribed and potentially devastating complication are discussed.
Rothschild
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Cabrillo Cardiology, Oxnard, California.
Voda
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J
D000368:Aged; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged